![]() ![]() Okorafor has mastered the novella-a quick but powerful story from end to end that often feels (in a good way) that it is is longer than it's 160 pages. She gives such gravity to Sankofa while also making it clear that she is a child. The audiobook was brilliantly narrated by Adjoa Andoh, whose voice is so beautiful I almost listened twice. ![]() ![]() They want to use her when it benefits them but belittle and attack her when their feelings shift. The public will always be scared of things they cannot explain and despite Sankofa being a child, this mysterious gift and curse that has been bestowed upon her frighten them. While she feels powerful when she gets food and clothes easily from people, all she wants is to love and be loved and to just be a kid but even when she thinks she finds a safe place, the people slowly begin to turn against her. You feel for Sankofa, who had her childhood stolen from her. Okorafor weaves a very powerful and sad tale, combining the ancient feelings of folklore with a not-too-distant future (the comment about a new plague worse than the one in 2020 made me guffaw). “Once again delivering us a highly entertaining science fiction novella, Okorafor hits all the right notes with Remote Control. ![]()
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