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After the Rain
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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.
"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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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
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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