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Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani, Viviana Mazza

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challenging dark informative slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

The last section of the book bumped it up to 4 stars for me. Absolutely heartbreaking story. The afterword helped contextualize the story by adding parents' POV (in real life). Please check trigger warnings.

I found it interesting and important to see the radicalization of the main character's best friend. That and the exploration of the women's shame after returning really highlights that it's not a happily ever after once the girls return.
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