“Okorafor shows the good and the bad, both exploitation and hope,
strength and evil of the people. And she adds a healthy dose of
magic to the mix.” – SFF Book Reviews
“It is a brave and generous book.” – Strange Horizons
“It’s a collection that I’m glad to see published, and one that
contributes to the field in a real and exciting way.” – Tor.com
“One of the strongest qualities of African literature is that it
gives you the feeling of intimacy as if the griot or teller is
speaking quietly to you as one of a selected circle of listeners.
Orkorafor conjures up that feeling. Two of my favorite stories
here, “Biafra” and “Icon” deal with the topic of genocide and the
subject of oil, told from inside out. They are matter-of-fact,
sometimes brutal and raw, and do not dodge the reality of tribal
conflict or greed. Finally, Okorafor doesn’t turn her back on any
of the current hot button issues. She tackles the controversial
topics of greed, gender, sexuality, politics, nationalism,
technology, the depletion of the earth’s resources, fear, blood
ties, conformity, and conflict. On the heels of the acclaimed Who
Fears Death, Okorafor has done herself proud and should acquire
many readers with this sterling effort.” – African American
Literature Book Club
“Kobu Kobu takes us on rides of the heart and mind.” – Whoopi
Goldberg
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