Falling in Love with Hominids by Nalo Hopkinson is a collection of short stories that showcases the author's creativity in blending Afro-Caribbean influences with fantastical and science fictional settings. The stories feature diverse characters, including people of color, LGBT characters, and memorable individuals who take part in amazing and thought-provoking narratives. The tales range from enchanting and mystical to startling and sometimes horrifying, with elements of Caribbean folklore and oral storytelling woven throughout the narratives.
The book explores various themes such as empowerment, overcoming social pressures, and the complexities of human relationships. Nalo Hopkinson's writing style is described as imaginative, boundary-pushing, and challenging, urging both readers and writers to explore beyond the status quo. The collection includes stories that vary in tone from humorous to serious, often dancing the fine line in between, and presents a beautiful blend of science fiction, magical realism, and fantasy elements.
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Content warnings include themes of sexual assault, child molestation, trauma, and explicit discussions of abuse, which might be distressing for some readers.
Has Romance?
There are romantic elements present throughout the collection, but they are often intertwined with larger themes and narratives, rather than being the central focus.
From The Publisher:
An alluring new collection from the author of the New York Times Notable Book, Midnight Robber
Nalo Hopkinson (Brown Girl in the Ring, The Salt Roads, Sister Mine) is an internationally-beloved storyteller. Hailed by the Los Angeles Times as having an imagination that most of us would kill for, her Afro-Caribbean, Canadian, and American influences shine in truly unique stories that are filled with striking imagery, unlikely beauty, and delightful strangeness.
In this long-awaited collection, Hopkinson continues to expand the boundaries of culture and imagination. Whether she is retelling The Tempest as a new Caribbean myth, filling a shopping mall with unfulfilled ghosts, or herding chickens that occasionally breathe fire, Hopkinson continues to create bold fiction that transcends boundaries and borders.
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About the Author:
World Fantasy Award-winning author Nalo Hopkinson was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and also spent her childhood in Trinidad and Guyana before her family moved to Toronto when she was sixteen. Her groundbreaking science fiction and fantasy features diverse characters and the mixing of folklore into her works. Hopkinson won the Warner Aspect First Novel contest for Brown Girl in the Ring, as well as the John W. Campbell and Locus Awards. Her novel Midnight Robber was a New York Times Notable Book and she has also received the Spectrum, Sunburst, Campbell, and Prix Aurora awards. Hopkinson currently teaches in the Creative Writing department at the University of California, Riverside.
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