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The Shadow Speaker

The Shadow Speaker

FantasyMagical Realism
Pages
352
Published
2007
Language
English

Synopsis

In a futuristic West Africa of 2070, fifteen-year-old Ejii, a 'shadow speaker,' witnesses her father's brutal beheading. Driven by grief and a thirst for justice, she embarks on a perilous journey across the Sahara to confront his killer, Jaa. Along the way, Ejii uncovers a deeper purpose for her life and the mystical powers she possesses.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

AdventurousMysteriousHopeful
Chosen OneQuestComing of AgeRevenge

Genres

Fantasy Magical Realism Young Adult Adventure

About the author

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Nnedi Okorafor

Nnedimma Nkemdili "Nnedi" Okorafor(a) (formerly Okorafor-Mbachu; born April 8, 1974) is a Nigerian-American writer of fantasy and science fiction for both children and adults. She is best known for her Binti Series and her novels Who Fears Death, Zahrah the Windseeker, Akata Witch, Akata Warrior, Lagoon and Remote Control. She has also written for comics and film. Her writing, which she describes as "Africanfuturism" and "Africanjujuism", is heavily influenced by her dual Nigerian and America...

Characters

EjiiProtagonist
JaaAntagonist
All characters in The Shadow Speaker

Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Shadow Speaker connect to Nnedi Okorafor's other books?

    The Shadow Speaker is a standalone novel and does not share characters or a continuous storyline with Nnedi Okorafor's other works. While it explores similar themes of West African futurism and mystical elements, it is a distinct narrative.

  • Does The Shadow Speaker have a film or TV adaptation?

    As of my last update, The Shadow Speaker has not been adapted into a film or television series. It remains solely in its original novel format.