Binti Literature Guide
Author: Nnedi Okorafor
Genre: Science fiction
Publication Date: 2015
Introduction
In Binti, the titular hero leaves her home and travels in a spaceship to attend a university in another galaxy. Binti comes from a remote community on Earth, named for and inspired by the Himba people of Namibia. Her journey takes an unexpected turn when a species called the Meduse slaughters everyone on the ship except for Binti. She must find a way to survive and communicate with the Meduse if she hopes to prevent a bloody war. Despite being set in a distant future, Binti addresses current social issues such as racism, intolerance and insularity.
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