kendallbehr 's review for:

The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré

2.5

challenging dark hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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The MCs broken English and trauma porn life made this feel a bit like a book written for a specific purpose of shocking/inspiring people. Even Tia fell into this trap - perhaps you could say she as the character represented the audience. The end was also tied into a neat little bow to let things end well and without letting us, the audience, feel worry or guilt. I would have preferred to see something written with the complexity of Nervous Conditions or the other rich Nigerian history of literature covering the themes of child abuse/trafficking, child marriage, inequality and rape as well as the hope that is sort of shoved down your throat. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape, Death of parent