Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré

44 reviews

frogggirl2's review against another edition

dark inspiring sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

The narrative voice is so authentic and unique that it's easy to connect to the character and the place.  The misuse of English vocabulary leads to creative, evocative new combinations and creates new context for words which are consistently surprising.

This was a hard read for me because child marriages are pedophilia and this is something that I feel passionate about.  Female children being forced into sexual slavery is something that people are not upset about enough.

How language and education does not determine her value or represent her drive is a powerful message that resonates throughout her many hardships.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Slavery, Sexual harassment, Pedophilia, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Infertility, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Trafficking

milliemay0907's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Death, and Death of parent

Moderate: Alcohol, Trafficking, Sexism, Sexual content, Pedophilia, and Child abuse

Minor: Blood, Cursing, Slavery, Infertility, Grief, Racial slurs, Miscarriage, Drug use, Gaslighting, and Emotional abuse

anniefwrites's review against another edition

emotional inspiring sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

I'm not sure if this one was for me. I think I prefer books that are a bit more subtextual rather than quite so direct like this one. While there were significant obstacles in Adunni's life, I felt that the outcomes could veer into the predictable. It was still super interesting to read a story set in a country that I don't normally read about, especially as Adunni was learning the "Nigeria facts" along the way with me. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Trafficking, Domestic abuse, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Excrement, Infertility, and Sexism

Minor: Alcohol, Cursing, and Pregnancy

lurkingkimmy's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

ABI DARÉ, THE WOMAN THAT YOU ARE. THANK YOU FOR WRITING THIS GIFT OF A BOOK. 

What a brave, heartbreaking, and beautiful story. Adunni is such an inspiration. I'm so grateful that I don't have to face such challenges Adunni and thousands of other girls had to face just to get their education but I also hope and pray that this shouldn't be the case for any girl out there anymore.

WHAT A LOUDING VOICE. WHAT A LOUDING STORY. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Slavery, Misogyny, Child abuse, Sexual harassment, Rape, and Sexism

amberinbookland's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring medium-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Sexual violence, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, Misogyny, Medical trauma, Infertility, Infidelity, Grief, Excrement, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Violence, Sexual content, Child abuse, Death of parent, Blood, Alcoholism, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Terminal illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Miscarriage, and Death

bandysbooks's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This story follows a young woman in Nigeria as she deals with the loss of her family, forced marriage, interruption of education, enslavement, and sexual assault. As she passes through each of these hurdles, education remains a central focus in her life.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy, Rape, Gaslighting, Child abuse, Classism, Death of parent, Sexual assault, Slavery, Death, Domestic abuse, Grief, Infertility, Physical abuse, Sexism, Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, and Misogyny

ekmook's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Alcohol, Blood, Cursing, Death, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Grief, Infertility, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Rape, Sexual content, Torture, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Excrement, Trafficking, Violence, Bullying, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Sexual violence, and Slavery

davidbythebay's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

That was an incredibly powerful story. I felt that the start was a little slow, that there are several elements which sit and remain unfinished, and that are resolved very quickly at the end. However, I really did enjoy this book in the end. 

Reading (or listening) in a dialect can be a struggle for me. I found listening to this book was best for me. Once I got into the rhythm of it, I found it immersive. Paired with the slow start, which provides a lot of great material to expand the story, I struggled a bit to get into the story. I also struggled because I was trying to figure out what kind of story this was. Part coming of age novel, part mystery, part literary dive into another culture very different from my own. I was best served with just enjoying the ride and not worrying about the genre. It successfully was all of those and more. 

Trigger warnings are a must! Child marriage, child rape, marital rape, physical and emotional abuse, assault and violence. There are a TON of heavy topics handled delicately and beautifully throughout. It was hard to read those scenes, yet it made it all the more real and powerful. 

The ending is open enough to be satisfying yet wanting that taste more. And the final action did feel a little rushed with elements and events you really want to see come to pass not happening. I could easily see this being the start of a duology or series of books following Adunni from her youth throughout her life and experiences. I would like that, but am happy enough with where this book has settled me. 

A wonderful book to bridge February and March, brining together Black and Women into one focus and frame that highlights the intersectional struggles of a young poor girl in Nigeria. A story of heart and fight, one where you feel like you are reading a thriller because it is exciting, this should be a must read for anyone. That is why,despite my few peeves, I'm still giving this a5 star rating. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Violence, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content, Death, Emotional abuse, and Pedophilia

Moderate: Grief, Abortion, Blood, and Infidelity

Minor: Alcohol, Infertility, Chronic illness, and Confinement

korinnagarcia's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is a heavy story to read, but the hope and perseverance Adunni has is beautiful and against all odds, she finds her way in the world. I learned a lot about Nigeria by reading this book, and I definitely needed my eyes opened and my world expanded. I loved her passion and dedication to wanting to obtain an education so eventually she could become a teacher and help out other girls in her village. Really makes you appreciate our wonderful free education which a lot of us take for granted. You truly get to know and love Adunni, I finished the book a couple days ago and I miss her. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Child abuse, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Grief, Sexism, Classism, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Rape, Abortion, and Adult/minor relationship

ekua33's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism, Sexual assault, and Violence

Minor: Abortion