Africa Risen: A New Era of Speculative Fiction

by Sheree Renee Thomas Narrated by Amin El Gamal, Kim Staunton, Dele Ogundiran, Tony Tambi, Tamika Katon-Donegal, Jamie Lincoln Smith

Overview

From an award-winning team of editors comes an anthology of thirty-two original stories showcasing the breadth of fantasy and science fiction from Africa and the African Diaspora.
A group of cabinet ministers queries a supercomputer containing the minds of the country's ancestors. A child robot on a dying planet uncovers signs of fragile new life. A descendant of a rain goddess inherits her grandmother's ability to change her appearance-and perhaps the world.
Created in the legacy of the seminal, award-winning anthology series Dark Matter, Africa Risen celebrates the vibrancy, diversity, and reach of African and AfroDiasporic science fiction and fantasy and reaffirms that Africa is not rising-it's already here.

Editorial Reviews

APRIL 2023 - AudioFile

This audiobook, a sweeping collection of new speculative fiction from Africa and people of African descent, is enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. It's largely narrated by people of a similar culture and heritage as the authors, so some of the phrasing and pacing may sound unusual to the American ear. However, these talented narrators bring authenticity and an immersive cultural adventure to listeners. With a wide range of stories, there will be something for nearly everyone to dig into. Celebrating the creative vision of a multitude of writers from the African diaspora, these narrators bring the stories vividly to life. Discover new life on a dying planet, memories preserved on a mainframe, and a magical rain goddess among the diverse stories included. C.F. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine

APRIL 2023 - AudioFile

This audiobook, a sweeping collection of new speculative fiction from Africa and people of African descent, is enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. It's largely narrated by people of a similar culture and heritage as the authors, so some of the phrasing and pacing may sound unusual to the American ear. However, these talented narrators bring authenticity and an immersive cultural adventure to listeners. With a wide range of stories, there will be something for nearly everyone to dig into. Celebrating the creative vision of a multitude of writers from the African diaspora, these narrators bring the stories vividly to life. Discover new life on a dying planet, memories preserved on a mainframe, and a magical rain goddess among the diverse stories included. C.F. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940175007375
Publisher:	Recorded Books, LLC
Publication date:	11/15/2022
Edition description:	Unabridged

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