45 pages • 1 hour read
Nalo HopkinsonMidnight Robber
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Midnight Robber by Nalo Hopkinson, young Tan-Tan, living on the planet Toussaint, flees with her father Antonio to the alternate prison world New Half-Way Tree, where they encounter native douen and confront numerous hardships. As Tan-Tan grows, she takes on the mythic mantle of the Robber Queen, faces further dangers, and discovers her resilience and identity amidst perilous adventures. The novel includes themes of sexual abuse.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Midnight Robber by Nalo Hopkinson is praised for its rich, Caribbean-inspired world-building and compelling protagonist. Critics laud the inventive use of language and folklore. However, reactions to the pacing and narrative complexity are mixed, with some finding it slow or convoluted. Overall, it’s regarded as a unique and emotionally resonant read.
Who Should Read Midnight Robber?
Nalo Hopkinson’s Midnight Robber would captivate readers who enjoy Afro-Caribbean folklore, science fiction, and strong female protagonists. Fans of Octavia Butler’s Kindred or Marlon James’s Black Leopard, Red Wolf will appreciate its rich cultural tapestry and imaginative world-building.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Afrofuturism