Science Fiction Book Review Podcast · Luke Burrage

SFBRP #572 – Nnedi Okorafor – Death of the Author

September 13, 2025·1 hr 15 min·7 clips

Luke calls 'Death of the Author' terribly written but one of the cleverest books he's ever encountered.

Luke Burrage reviews Nnedi Okorafor's 'Death of the Author,' a novel he finds poorly written but intellectually thrilling. He explores its meta-commentary on authorial intent, its blend of literary fiction and sci-fi tropes, and its place in a trend of self-insertion by authors. Despite giving it one star, Luke praises its ambitious ideas and potential to inspire genre evolution.

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