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A review by kelly_inthe419
The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré
5.0
My mama say education will give me a voice. I want more than a voice... I want a louding voice.
This amazing story is told through the voice of a young Nigerian woman, Adunni, who is determined to receive an education and choose her own future. Although neither are traditional options for impoverished girls in the small villages of Nigeria, Adunni persists.
Her journey is long and heartbreaking. Adunni's mother - her champion for education - passes away when Adunni is still a girl. But it's the memory of her mother who keeps her strong and propels her onward. I loved Adunni, who endures heartbreaking tragedy and treatment at the hands of others. But she doesn't give up in spite of insurmountable odds. She is courageous and compelling in her search for a better life.
Abi Dare is an amazing new voice in telling stories that need to be told - and heard. Her writing is beautiful, her characters deep and varied. She gives Adunni a voice like no other you've read and I wanted to scoop Adunni up into a giant bear hug as she fought for herself and her future.
Thank you Dutton books for the free copy in exchange for a fair review. I absolutely loved it!
This amazing story is told through the voice of a young Nigerian woman, Adunni, who is determined to receive an education and choose her own future. Although neither are traditional options for impoverished girls in the small villages of Nigeria, Adunni persists.
Her journey is long and heartbreaking. Adunni's mother - her champion for education - passes away when Adunni is still a girl. But it's the memory of her mother who keeps her strong and propels her onward. I loved Adunni, who endures heartbreaking tragedy and treatment at the hands of others. But she doesn't give up in spite of insurmountable odds. She is courageous and compelling in her search for a better life.
Abi Dare is an amazing new voice in telling stories that need to be told - and heard. Her writing is beautiful, her characters deep and varied. She gives Adunni a voice like no other you've read and I wanted to scoop Adunni up into a giant bear hug as she fought for herself and her future.
Thank you Dutton books for the free copy in exchange for a fair review. I absolutely loved it!