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Binti
- Narrated by: Robin Miles
- Series: Binti, Book 1
- Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins
- Categories: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction
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Publisher's Summary
Winner of the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award for Best Novella!
Her name is Binti, and she is the first of the Himba people ever to be offered a place at Oomza University, the finest institution of higher learning in the galaxy. But to accept the offer will mean giving up her place in her family to travel between the stars among strangers who do not share her ways or respect her customs.
Knowledge comes at a cost, one that Binti is willing to pay, but her journey will not be easy. The world she seeks to enter has long warred with the Meduse, an alien race that has become the stuff of nightmares. Oomza University has wronged the Meduse, and Binti's stellar travel will bring her within their deadly reach.
If Binti hopes to survive the legacy of a war not of her making, she will need both the the gifts of her people and the wisdom enshrined within the University, itself — but first she has to make it there, alive.
Praise for Binti
"With her rich, lyrical voice, narrator Robin Miles effortlessly moves among such emotions as anticipation, fear, resignation, and fortitude with just the slightest adjustments in breath. Her prodigious range elevates this short novella into a resonating performance that will linger long beyond its mere two-plus hours." – School Library Journal
"Binti is a supreme read about a sexy, edgy Afropolitan in space! It's a wondrous combination of extra-terrestrial adventure and age-old African diplomacy. Unforgettable!" — Wanuri Kahiu, award-winning Kenyan film director of Punzi and From a Whisper
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- khaalidah
- 10-07-15
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Firstly, it's always great to read stories about people of color in scifi and fantasy. We do exist in the future.
Binti was unsurprisingly inventive and well written, as this is written by Nnedi O. My favorite bit tho is that this simple tale is so chock full of potential lessons and messages. For this alone it is worth every minute it takes to complete.
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- Melissa
- 11-16-18
story was not worth the credit.
The character's interactions alone made the story unbearable. so unrealistic even in a fantasy world. Honestly, my twelve-year-old could write a better story.
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- Sharey
- 10-05-18
Meh 2.75 stars
It started out with an interesting premise but it quickly went nowhere. I was disappointed it didn't pan out. I lost interest and couldn't wait for it to end.
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- Just Saying
- 07-12-16
It was ok...not her best work!
What did you like best about Binti? What did you like least?
I liked the story, it was interesting; however, it felt unfinished. Like there was more to say and discuss with regards to plot and story line.
What could Nnedi Okorafor have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?
She could have finished the story! By telling the background stories of the characters. This story seems too much like Octavia Butler books without the depth of story. I have listen and read Nnedi Okorafor books before and loved them. This was just a miss for me.
Would you listen to another book narrated by Robin Miles?
YES! I like her voice and read.
Was Binti worth the listening time?
It was until the end...too many questions left unanswered.
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- Adrienne Hood
- 05-19-16
Wonderful Piece of African Futurism
A great novella, well-deserving of the Nebula Award it won. Binti is a neat glimpse into a sci-fi future where individual culture is still present. I look forward to reading what comes next.
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- Joi Wilson
- 01-16-18
Interesting read
I tried. I couldnt really get into this book. I listened in and out. I will read book two
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- LeeX2bc
- 06-17-16
Great Short Story
Loved listening just wish it was a longer story. Robin Miles did a perfect job narrorating.
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- Angie Lake
- 05-10-19
Couldn't Get Through the Full Book
I was not pleased with this book. The accent of the narrator makes it difficult to follow. The story was boring and not worth my time. I could not get invested in the story and stopped listening with 30 minutes to go. I will not continue reading or listening to this series.
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- Brian Alan Etienne
- 09-21-18
Decent Story
it moved a little slow. The species names and stuff was a little confusing. I liked the underlying messages of appreciating diversity.
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- Nick G.
- 01-21-19
Performance is fine, but treble was unbearable
The treble was like an ice pick in the ears, and the Audible app doesn't have an EQ. Returned.
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- Sandra
- 11-05-18
Uplifting and magical
The narrators soft pronounciation seems perfect for such an uplifting and positive story. My only complaint might be that it is quite short, but that can be a positive as well. I'm glad I picked it up.
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- Claire Kelly
- 12-01-20
Please use African narrators
Great story, but the narrators accent was terrible. At a minimum please get African narrators to narrate African characters. Even better, regional narrators for regional accents. And I can't fully explain it, but the accent seemed to dumb down of the characters rendering them almost childlike. Eugh, just awful.
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- Kindle RYGEL 1
- 10-21-19
OUTSTANDING
ONE OF THE FEW SCI-FI STORIES TO PROMPT ONE TO DELVE INTO MATHEMATICS, AND SAVOUR THE INTRICACIES OF A CLOSE ENCOUNTER..
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- Mrs U
- 07-26-19
Great
A Great listen. Very well narrated, I liked that it was shirt and sweet it made me want to keep listening until the end.
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- z09909
- 06-01-19
Imaginative but the story/ plot was boring
The narrator did a great job and I really liked the imagined worlds. However, the story itself was incredibly boring.
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- Anonymous User
- 10-20-18
Never read anything like this
Even though the start was quite unusual for me, bringing very traditional cultural elements together with sci-fi, I kept wanting to know what would happen. Could have given a bit more description with certain items and situations as I often found having to go back to make sure I understood what was happening. Good ending, will listen to the next book for sure.
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- Asbjørn
- 09-21-18
Excellent Science Fiction
Thue is excellent Science Fiction from a new perspective. It is impossible not to love Binti. Both characters and world seems real. Great work by the narrator!
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- Griffstar
- 05-02-18
Hugo and Nebula award-winning Afrofuturism.
What a joy it was to read this book which blended African culture and science fiction. The story is rich and well defined. The characters, especially Binti, believeable. I particularly liked the unusual tech in this future vision, including biological spaceships. The narrator, Robin Miles, is superb. Her performance covers so many emotions. I cannot wait to dig deeper into the rest of the series.
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- Lionel
- 02-22-18
fantastic read
Where does Binti rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
fantastic book, full of emotion. shout out to the narrator as well because she really brought the story to life. one of the best I've heard on audible
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- Smeezle
- 10-08-17
I hope there's more!
I enjoyed every minute but desperately want more, both of Binti's future experiences and background detail of the universe.
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- Naomi C - NSW Australia
- 04-26-20
loved it!
i love this story! i am really hoping i can find the rest of the series in audio books! i first discovered Nnedi's writing when listening to Levar Burton Reads podcasts. i am so glad!