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After the Rain

By Nnedi Okorafor
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After the Rain is a graphic novel adaptation of Nnedi Okorafor's short story "On the Road," set in Nigeria amid a violent, unexpected storm. It follows Chioma, a young Nigerian-American woman who encounters a mysterious boy with a burning touch who leaves her mysteriously "marked." Haunted and hunted, Chioma must embrace her heritage to confront the future. With bold art and vibrant colours by John Jennings and David Brame, the story vividly explores identity, destiny, and Nigerian folklore.
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This graphic novel is ideal for readers interested in culturally rich fantasy, identity exploration, magical realism, and diverse voices in graphic storytelling. It will appeal to young adults and adults who appreciate immersive narratives combining folklore, heritage, and powerful visual art.

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"Adapted from the short story "On the Road" by Nnedi Okorafor."

From creator Nnedi Okorafor comes the story of Chioma, a young Nigerian-American woman whose destiny is revealed by a furious storm.

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After the Rain is an adaptation of Nnedi Okorafor’s short story "On the Road." The adaptation begins in Nigeria during a violent and unexpected storm. A young Nigerian-American woman named Chioma answers a knock at her door and is horrified to see a boy with a severe head wound standing there.

When he touches her, his hand burns like fire and he disappears. Chioma knows that something is wrong, and that the boy has "marked" her in some way. Haunted and hunted, Chioma must embrace her heritage in order to face her future.

John Jennings and David Brame’s collaboration uses bold art and colours to powerfully tell this tale of identity and destiny.

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Reviewers praise the graphic novel's strong visual storytelling and faithful adaptation of Okorafor's voice. Publishers Weekly highlights the "bold and arresting use of colour and shading" that creates an unnerving atmosphere and emotional depth, while Booklist calls it a perfect match of theme and graphic medium. NPR Books notes it as a visual embodiment of Chioma's confrontation with her ancestral world, providing an immersive experience. Comic Book Resources describes it as a "phenomenal and haunting story," and the School Library Journal gave it a starred review for its vivid exploration of cultural tension and self-discovery.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419743559

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 October 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams ComicArts

Illustration: full colour illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by David Brame
  • Adapted by John Jennings

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 177.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 580g

Pages: 128

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Adult Graphic Novels Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Graphic Novels Nnedi Okorafor Sci-Fi & Fantasy

About the Author

Nnedi Okorafor, PhD, is a Nigerian-American author of African-rooted science fiction and fantasy. Her works include Who Fears Death, the Binti trilogy, and the Akata series.

John Jennings is the curator of the Megascope list and illustrator of the graphic novel adaptations of Octavia E. Butler’s Kindred and Parable of the Sower. He is a professor of media and cultural studies at the University of California, Riverside.

David Brame is a talented comics artist who has worked on titles such as Box of Bones and Necromancer Bill. He lives in Mexico.

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