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Lagoon

By: Nnedi Okorafor
Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh, Ben Onwukwe
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Summary

Three strangers, each isolated by his or her own problems: Adaora, the marine biologist. Anthony, the rapper famous throughout Africa. Agu, the troubled soldier. Wandering Bar Beach in Lagos, Nigeria's legendary mega-city, they're more alone than they've ever been before. But when something like a meteorite plunges into the ocean and a tidal wave overcomes them, these three people will find themselves bound together in ways they could never imagine.

Together with Ayodele, a visitor from beyond the stars, they must race through Lagos and against time itself in order to save the city, the world...and themselves.

'There was no time to flee. No time to turn. No time to shriek. And there was no pain. It was like being thrown into the stars.'

2015, The Kitschies Red Tentacle, Short-listed

©2014 Nnedi Okorafor (P)2014 Hodder & Stoughton Action & Adventure Fantasy Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Science Fiction Suspense Thriller & Suspense Africa Fiction Military
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The story started off well, seemed very engaging and mysterious but what should've have been a great afro-scifi got lost amongst the multiple narrators. Perhaps i lost focus somewhere in this recording because of that, so it might be better to read this story than to listen to it.

Decent

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Loved it. Fantastic job by the narrators who were just outstanding! My first foray into Afrofuturism and it was a treat!

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Overall I really enjoyed it, there were a few characters that I felt didn't make sense in the grand scheme of the story. As much as I enjoyed it, I can't help feeling that the traditional folklore was expanded enough to understand what role it played with the aliens integrating themselves into Lagos.
Got a feeling this story has only just begun.

It Was Entertaining

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This science fantasy blends magic and old gods with alien first contact. While gritty in places, and exploring the best and worst of human behaviour the unlikely heroes are able to prevail.

Enjoyable sci-fi yarn

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What a fantastic performance from the two narrators. It worked very well with the two of them. This Afro-Futurist story was well spun and drew me in. I also felt I learnt new things about Nigeria and the city of Lagos.

Excellent Afro-Futurist story

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