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I just finished "Death of the Author" by @nnedi.bsky.social, and I LOVED it. This book had an utterly unique combination of technology, family, the confluence of Nigerian and American culture, and writing life. As a rock climber, I really enjoyed the side character "Hugo", who reminded me strongly

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Joe Stech

@thinkweirder.com

16 Feb

of Hugh Herr, the rock climber who lost his legs to frostbite after being trapped for 3 days in -20F temps, and who later became a leading biomechatronics researcher. I love that the name Hugo is both evocative of Hugh and the Hugo awards (for which Okorafor's book will undoubtedly be a finalist)

Nnedi Okorafor, PhD

@nnedi.bsky.social

16 Feb

I'm soooo happy that you vibed with Hugh/Hugo's character, especially as a rock climber. I was super obsessed with Hugh Herr long before I wrote Death of the Author and I even got to speak with him once. 😃