![]() This book begins in 1690 in Western Africa when Doro, a man in appearance but with extraordinary powers, finally tracks down Anyanwu, a woman who is almost equally as supernatural. Together, they travel to Doro's colony in the New World where he "collects" people like them, people with special abilities. However, things take a turn when Anyanwu learns she is not as special to Doro as she believes she is. I really admire Butler's novel Kindred and so this other novel of hers seemed like a natural reading selection. Interestingly, I began reading Wild Seed back in February, and then left it at school when the building closed on March 13th... it was only a week ago that I was allowed back in the building and could finish the story! I want to like this book more than I do. I see a lot of important themes rushing forward alongside the narrative, but I wish there was a fmore compelling plot to structure the whole thing. As it is, Anyanwu is a formidable protagonist and I would say Wild Seed is worth the read!
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![]() In this book, artist and writer Mari Andrew describes "the loop-de-loop zigzagging journey to adulthood" that she is still on. Andrew is a visual artist and many of her most humorous or relatable pieces are sprinkled throughout the book. More than sprinkled actually. It is probably 70% drawings and 30% writing about her life and how she got here. A couple of my friends had read this book and one let me borrow her copy. I loved it and read it in a few hours. Andrew is empowering, relatable, funny, and smart. Even if you are not yet trying to be an adult, I think you will find this book comforting and fun! |
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