Mother of Invention by Nnedi OkoraforMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Our protagonist was the mistress of a wealthy man, and is kind of squatting in one of his smart homes, Obi 3. She has a severe allergy to periwinkle pollen, and a "pollen storm" is about to hit. She is also very pregnant. Though the affair is over, as long as she occupies the house he will not evict her. So she does not want to leave. Now what?
Okorafor has a very different take on hard SF that requires some work to appreciate, but it's definitely worth it. Her characters have a unique relationship to technology that is very rooted in African culture, so it's a great learning experience for white folks. This story deserved its Locus award nomination, I enjoyed it.
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Mother of Invention by Nnedi OkoraforMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Our protagonist was the mistress of a wealthy man, and is kind of squatting in one of his smart homes, Obi 3. She has a severe allergy to periwinkle pollen, and a "pollen storm" is about to hit. She is also very pregnant. Though the affair is over, as long as she occupies the house he will not evict her. So she does not want to leave. Now what?
Okorafor has a very different take on hard SF that requires some work to appreciate, but it's definitely worth it. Her characters have a unique relationship to technology that is very rooted in African culture, so it's a great learning experience for white folks. This story deserved its Locus award nomination, I enjoyed it.
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