 I can see why there was so much excitement about this book when it was first published two years ago. I can also see why some people found it unsatisfying. Okorafor clearly has a great understanding of and a great love for classic science fiction, Azimov, Clark, Bradbury. She's taken the classic Alien First contact story and given it a distinctly non-Western ethos, which I think the world needs to see. The book can seem somewhat scattershot and unfocused. She throws in everything, including the kitchen sink. And there's more than just science fiction in here. There's a great deal of Western African folklore. And I really enjoyed the final sentence. You can support 30 Seconds Sci-Fi and my other projects by becoming a patron. There's a link in the description below. And visit the 30 Seconds Sci-Fi Tumblr, that's my headquarters. In addition to my videos, I publish links and updates there every day.