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Lagoon is a 2014 science-fiction novel by Nigerian writer Nnedi Okorafor about first contact after an alien vessel arrives in the Atlantic Ocean near Lagos. Its central human characters include Adaora, a marine biologist, Anthony, a rapper, and Agu, a soldier, whose lives converge as the city responds to the arrival. The novel combines alien-contact fiction with Lagos's social, political, and environmental realities.
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What is Lagoon by Nnedi Okorafor about?
Lagoon is a 2014 science-fiction novel about first contact after an alien vessel arrives in the Atlantic Ocean near Lagos. Its main human characters include Adaora, a marine biologist, Anthony, a rapper, and Agu, a soldier.
Where does the alien vessel arrive in Lagoon?
The vessel arrives in the Atlantic Ocean near Lagos, Nigeria. The location brings the first-contact event directly into a major coastal city and its surrounding communities.
Who are the main characters in Lagoon?
The central characters are Adaora, a marine biologist, Anthony, a rapper, and Agu, a soldier. Their different backgrounds give the first-contact story scientific, artistic, and military viewpoints.
When was Lagoon published?
Lagoon was published in 2014. It is a Nigerian science-fiction novel focused on alien contact, Lagos, and the social changes that follow.
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