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  • Like Thunder

  • The Desert Magician's Duology, Book 2
  • By: Nnedi Okorafor
  • Narrated by: Délé Ogundiran
  • Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (54 ratings)

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Like Thunder

By: Nnedi Okorafor
Narrated by: Délé Ogundiran
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Niger, West Africa, 2077

I am the Desert Magician; I bring water where there is none.

This book begins with Dikeogu Obidimkpa slowly losing his mind. Yes, that boy who can bring rain just by thinking about it is having some . . . issues. Years ago, Dikeogu went on an epic journey to save Earth with the shadow speaker girl, Ejii Ubaid, who became his best friend. When it was all over, they went their separate ways, but now he's learned their quest never really ended at all.

So Dikeogu, more powerful than ever, reunites with Ejii. He records this story as an audiofile, hoping it will help him keep his sanity or at least give him something to leave behind. Smart kid, but it won't work—or will it?

I can tell you this: it won't be like before. Our rainmaker and shadow speaker have changed. And after this, nothing will ever be the same again.

As they say, "Onye amaro ebe nmili si bido mabaya ama ama onye nyelu ya akwa oji welu ficha aru."

Or, "If you do not remember where the rain started to beat you, you will not remember who gave you the towel with which to dry your body."

©2023 Nnedi Okorafor (P)2023 Tantor
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"An emotional near-future novel that will keep readers turning pages even as their mountain of questions grows larger."—Kirkus Reviews

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Part II, just as awesome as the first book!

The overall story of love, life and survival is awe inspiring. This is a must read to complete your journey of Edgie, Arif, and Digie Ogu! It will not disappoint.

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She just keeps getting better.

I'm not objective when it comes to this genius' writing. I've gobbled up everything she writes and The Desert Magician's Duology is no different. Be prepared to immerse yourself and be sad when it ends, even if all good things must come to an end. The narration is top tier and incredible. Enjoy!

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Fantastic in every way!

Diversity in religion, culture, language, and Spirit… the reader will be transported into a world of wonder and awe!

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Exciting Great Read

This book was very good and a great story! Love the ups and downs of the characters. Sad parts but very good

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Unconventional

This is the second book of a duology that I found to be unconventional. The character development and the plot are twisty only because of the uniqueness of the authors writing style. This story is a one person perspective that I found at times was hard to follow. And for this reason, I gave this book a 3 1/2 stars. I also found the due to their authors, unique writing style. The plot was also a bit challenging at times to follow - like it’s a head scratcher. Where is this plot going?How is the author going to end it? At the end, I found it to be odd and somewhat unsatisfying due to abruptness of it all.

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The metal weakness of the main character.

The main characters never seem to fully realize their power. It was very frustrating.

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