Death of the Author A visionary science fiction novel and Nebula Award Finalist from the international bestseller

Nnedi Okorafor erzält die Geschichte von Zelu einer amerikanischen Autorin mit Yoruba- und Igbo-Wurzeln. Interessant ist die besondere Struktur des Romans. Kapitel aus der Ich Perspektive wechseln sich mit Kapiteln aus Zelus SF-Roman "Rusted Robots" und Interviews mit ihrer Familie ab. Wer Science Fiction, eine innovtive Erzählweise und Geschichten über Identität, Familie und Kultur mag wird diesen Roman ebenso lieben wie ich.

A fascinating and heartfelt example of a "book within a book", this novel follows Zelu, a paraplegic black woman of Yoruba and Igbo descent, on her rise to fame as a sci-fi author. Chapters of the novel she writes, 'Rusted Robots', as well as 'interview' chapters with the supporting characters, are included within the book and serve to frame Zelu's story. Zelu's struggles with her mental health, family relationships, and her fame keep this novel wonderfully grounded in reality even as its sci-fi aspects soar. An absolute must read!