Binti: The Complete Trilogy

by Nnedi Okorafor
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Good Books rating 4.36
Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)
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  • ID: 7664
  • Added: 2025-12-16
  • Updated: 2026-01-28
  • ISBN: 9780756415181
  • Publisher: Penguin
  • Published: 2019-01-01
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 4

Binti, a gifted mathematician and astrolabe expert, leaves her home to attend the prestigious Oomza University. Her journey takes a terrifying turn when the Medusae attack her spaceship, leaving her as the sole survivor. Stranded with the beings who murdered her crew, Binti must navigate the ship and uncover the deeper history of the Medusae and their war with the Khoush. /n/n As Binti races against time to reach her destination, she must use her intelligence and skills to broker peace and save the unsuspecting planet housing Oomza Uni. This omnibus edition collects the gripping tale of Binti's journey, showcasing her resilience and determination in the face of adversity.

Reviews
Amazing Stories · Matt · 2023-09-29
compelling 4.20

The story is compelling and the author's voice is loved. The continuation of the story is appreciated, making it a good read.

Matt found the Binti series to be mostly excellent, appreciating the themes of family, communication, and the interrelationship of different cultures. They loved Okorafor's voice and found the continuation of the story to be a good thing. The reviewer was particularly impressed by the way the story allowed for further exploration of these themes, making it a compelling read.

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    It allowed the story to continue and, with a story I like so much, continuing is a good thing.

    I love Okorafor's voice.

    The Binti series is mostly excellent, taking in ideas such as family, communication and the interrelationship of very different cultures.

Powered by Robots · 2022-03-31
wondrous 4.50

Binti is a fantastic read that combines extraterrestrial adventure with African diplomacy. The protagonist is smart and edgy, making the story both wondrous and engaging.

The reviewer found Binti to be a supreme read, highlighting the unique blend of African culture and space adventure. They praised the protagonist, Binti, for being a smart and edgy Afropolitan, which adds depth and intrigue to the story. The reviewer appreciated the wondrous combination of extra-terrestrial adventure and age-old African diplomacy, making it a standout read.

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    Binti is a supreme read about a smart, edgy Afropolitan in space!

    It's a wondrous combination of extra-terrestrial adventure and age-old African diplomacy.

    Binti is a fantastic read that combines African culture with space adventure.

SFFWorld · 2019-03-05
transfixed 4.75

The reviewer was utterly transfixed by Binti's story, filled with wonder and awe, and hungry for more. They appreciate the unique blend of African tradition and settings with mysticism.

This review expresses a deep appreciation for Binti's story, describing it as utterly transfixed with wonder and awe. The reviewer highlights the unique blend of African tradition and settings with mysticism, making the book a compelling read. They mention being hungry for more of Binti's story, indicating a high level of engagement and enjoyment.

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    I was utterly transfixed by Binti's story, filled with wonder and awe.

    Found myself hungry for more of her story and more of Nnedi Okorafor's writing.

    The unique blend of African tradition and settings with mysticism is what makes this book stand out.

Goodreads · 2019-02-05
enjoyable 4.00

The series is enjoyable and highly recommended. The reviewer appreciated the entire collection and found it satisfying.

The reviewer thoroughly enjoyed the Binti series, finding each story compelling and well-crafted. They were particularly impressed by the character development and the way the stories intertwined. The reviewer is happy to recommend the series to others, praising its overall quality and the satisfying conclusion.

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    I've really enjoyed the whole series so it's definitely one I'm happy to recommend!

    I'll review each of the stories separately but I've really enjoyed the whole series.

    It's definitely one I'm happy to recommend!

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