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Remote Control
- Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh
- Length: 4 hrs and 7 mins
- Categories: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction
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Publisher's Summary
An alien artifact turns a young girl into Death's adopted daughter in Remote Control, a thrilling sci-fi tale of community and female empowerment from Nebula and Hugo Award-winner Nnedi Okorafor
Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award
"Narrator Adjoa Andoh captivates listeners with a stunning new sci-fi novella set in a near-future Ghana. Andoh is perfectly in tune with Okorafor's compelling story, smoothly switching between her British accent as the narrator and the intonations of the vibrant characters she brings to life." (AudioFile magazine)
“She’s the adopted daughter of the Angel of Death. Beware of her. Mind her. Death guards her like one of its own.”
The day Fatima forgot her name, Death paid a visit. From hereon in she would be known as Sankofa - a name that meant nothing to anyone but her, the only tie to her family and her past.
Her touch is death, and with a glance a town can fall. And she walks - alone, except for her fox companion - searching for the object that came from the sky and gave itself to her when the meteors fell and when she was yet unchanged; searching for answers.
But is there a greater purpose for Sankofa, now that Death is her constant companion?
A Macmillan Audio production from Tor.com
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- Josh Angel
- 01-20-21
Afrofuturist Sci/Fantasy Fairytale
This was a great, engrossing Sci/Fantasy novella with a likable protagonist and very Neil Gaiman-esque fairytale vibe.
THE GOOD
Despite being a short story, there is a surprising amount of story told, as well as great character development. I feel like I knew Sankofa’s character very well. We experience her coping with grief, a terrible power over death, and the superstition surrounding her powers. The most striking thing was her ability to take everything in stride. I wish I were half so resilient myself.
Mervyn Peake?? I listened to the audiobook, and I couldn’t help a squeal of delight when I first heard the name she gives her companion, the fox. I had to hear it several times to be sure, but it sure sounds like she named her fox Mervyn Peake? What a wonderful and unexpected reference to the Gromenghast series, which I just read last year. A lovely nod to an important writer in the Fantasy genre, and totally unexpected. Now it makes me want a pet fox name Mervyn Peake, LOL.
World Building: I loved the very Afrofuturist vibe of the world, somewhere between Fantasy and SciFi. The world building was slow and subtle, but vivid. A nice change of pace from typical European-centric Fantasy settings.
Narrator: the narrator was great, though oddly her American accents were not quite right. They had a slight African lilt to them, but this is just a nitpick. Great overall.
THE NOT-SO-GOOD
Abrupt Ending: About the time I was really getting into the story it ends abruptly. And the ending is kind of vague, leaving you scratching your head over what just happened.
THE VERDICT
A lovely novella that wold have garnered a five star rating from me were it not for the unsatisfying ending. Hopefully this is due to more stories to come –maybe a trilogy, like Binti? More please!
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- Anonymous User
- 02-18-21
Amazing is not a strong enough description
This book was everything I didn’t know I wanted in a book. Beautifully written and the narrator did such a wonderful job!! I was a thousand percent satisfied with this book and will be searching for more pieces by this author. ♥️♥️
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- Joshua
- 02-05-21
Another hit from Okorafor!
I love Nnedi Okorafor. I discovered her with “Binti” and this one is just as fresh and engrossing. It’s quite unlike anything I’ve read before and just draws you into her world. She has an masterful narrative voice and a writing style that miraculously makes you really feel part of the life of a young African girl from a small village who comes across strange alien powers.
What really makes this story shine is the narration. Adjoa Andoh’s performance is masterful, lending voice and emotion to the character in a way that is music to the ears. I would put her in my top ten narrators I’ve heard. I highly recommend this short tale as well as all of Nnedi Okorafor’s work!
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- Eleanor Halbauer
- 01-27-21
amazing story
this was wonderful. the narration really helped me with the pronouciations of unfamiliar words. the story was beautiful and strange, it broke my heart several times and filled me with hope at others.
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- Angela Eells
- 03-03-21
Perfect!
I loved the story! I loved the narrator! It was a fantastic book. Nnedi Okorafor's work shines, like all her work. Get lost in her worlds you will not regret it.
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- Kindle Customer
- 02-22-21
AWESOME
I loved it! I wasn't disappointed except for wanting MORE. May a continuation of this character AND story be in OUR FUTURES. Thank you.
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- Tamara T
- 02-16-21
Entertaining
I really enjoyed the story. The mystery the coming of age, the confidence that Fatima showed as well as her witt's, also she is a very dimensional character. she has all this power but is often reminded that she is just a young girl.
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- Fürther Fiction Addict
- 02-15-21
Transport to another world ...
The title does not do this story justice, but it’s not as if I can come up with a better one. The writing transports you to dusty roads, where you can feel the future rock beneath your feet. A fantastic girl-meets-becomes-Alien story of empowerment and loss.
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- Diana
- 02-14-21
Unexpected moments Africa / Tech / Fantasy
This book is a perfect way to smash the stereotypes Americans get through media of Africa. The story is a fascinating blend of culture, technology, and fantasy, along with a bit of mystery. I loved the narration.
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- Lukasz
- 02-07-21
An ok listen
it has a fascinating premise but it felt like a not-fully-fleshed-out prequel to something bigger.