Tag: science fiction
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The Ending of Noor by Nnedi Okorafor
Noor is a science fiction novel by Africanfuturist luminary Nnedi Okorafor. It is set in Northern Nigeria, where we travel with AO and DNA across a dangerous, fantastical land. AO and DNA are in a fight with Ultimate Corp, the evil mega-corporation that controls much of the wealth and resources in Nigeria, with tentacles into…
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The Ending of Parable of the Talents
Parable of the Talents is the second and final book in the Earthseed series by Octavia Butler. While the first book, Parable of the Sower, is told by Lauren, Parable of the Talents is told by her daughter Larkin. We learn what happened to Earthseed through Lauren’s journal, with reflection and details added by Larkin.…
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The Ending of Parable of the Sower
Parable of the Sower was first published in 1993 by Octavia Butler. The year is 2024 and the world is in chaos. There are few jobs, no social welfare system. The police are as likely to be thugs as to help you, and you have to pay them for help. Those who can afford to…
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The Ending of Kindred by Octavia Butler
In Kindred, Octavia Butler uses science fiction as a vehicle to explore race, power, history and the art of knowing. Dana travels back and forth in time…