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The story is told with a 'folksy' voice, similar to Backman or maybe Keillor. It starts simple, and stays that way, but the simple parts build up and connect by the end. It's a great study into what makes a fulfilling relationship between people.

Afterwards, I realized that the main point-of-view was a really good representation of an alcoholic's mind. You're not meant to hate the man, but I found myself getting very angry at him. I guess I have some more to investigate in therapy...

It's hard to call this scifi since it's written so well. It is more of a literary achievement.

That said, as I am from the US, much of the UK vernacular was lost on me. But more than that, although I consider myself at least somewhat worldly, the character's motivations and emotions came a bit too quickly and deeply for me to keep up. (I only had one critical literature course in university.) It was quite interesting to experience though.

I might have to reread to see if I can catch more.

This was a really fun story of greenhouse exploration and magical spell investigation. It's different than the first story (only a couple hints of connection), yet similar in tone. Enjoyable.

This isn't a plot driven novel; not much happens. But what does is written with so much care yet so casually. The characters so vibrant. The dialog so present and funny.

Yes.

This book was a pure stream of consciousness outpouring. I usually can't handle a stream for long, but this one was intriguing. You get to know the character very well and are taken through many different emotions with her.

It's an interesting concept: the main character is trying to compose a speech on economics, on John Maynard Keynes in particular. So the philosophy and history are interesting.

I didn't get what the ending was trying to say though.

Ah, I see. These 3 novellas are one Binti story. This one is like the second act, things get tense and start to change.

I've enjoyed learning along with her about the magic/tech she discovers.

Very short but super fun. Like an introduction to the story of the series. I will continue it.

I like Okoroafor's writing a lot; personable and relatable yet from a culture different than mine.

This is more a meditation and character study than a narrative. In that respect, it's quite beautiful, especially if one doesn't know much about space and space flight.

But since I am already in awe of human tech in space, the book was monotonous to me.

Short and really funny. Silly and weird yet down-to-earth.

The prose is solidly conversational, yet has this slight whimsy that kind of makes fun of itself. It's like it's a good example and a parody at the same time.

I read in some article about Brautigan so I picked this up. I don't get the beat writers much (except Naked Lunch (book and film) and Cuckoo's Nest (book, play and film!)). And this book did have many bouncy descriptions and tangents that I just didn't get the point of. Plus it's dated a bit in that he talks about her breasts way too much.

But as I sat with it after, I realized the story was delightful. And brave talking about an illegal abortion in 1971. So if you can handle loose similes and the boobily male gaze, you might like it. It's very short also.

It ends well, story-wise, but the first half of the book is so bland, I didn't care too much. The prose is simple and the narrator is disinterested. Not a bad choice if the plot is complex and exciting, right? Surprise, the plot is like your aunt gossiping about neighbors.

I read about Haruf in an article a while ago. Thought I'd try this one.