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A review by lunaseassecondaccount
I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced by Delphine Minoui, Nojoud Ali
2.0
Firstly, this low rating isn't due what to happened to Ali. It's terrible, jaw-dropping and gut wrenching. No child should be sold off- no human being should be sold off, period- and no child should be raped. Given Ali's bravery at being able to even think of getting a divorce despite being repressed, and actually following through with it, it's not wonder she was voted woman of the year.
But I can't help and feel that this memoir drags her story down. Someone on here suggested it would have been better as a third person narrative, and I agree. The childish tone of voice made the whole situation feel flat, and, well, childish. Which is fine in some cases, but I felt the legal aspect of the events could have been done differently. I would have liked to know more of how Ali's case was represented, and what happened afterwards. Furthermore, what was really going on with the sisters? Did one of the have a consensual affair, or was she raped and still had to go to prison due to the Qur'an law? Unfortunately, Ali's ten-year-old perspective can't handle all the facts that come with being an adult.
I hope to see in the future another biography of Ali, or the events that took place. The legal aspect is perhaps the most interesting part of this whole story- which is why I wanted to read it in the first place. When Ali has time to process what has happened to her, and when she's old enough, perhaps she'll release another book, this time written entirely on her own. Or, perhaps someone else will. Shada (and heaven forbid what's being said about Shada is true).
An inspiring young woman; an unfortunate event; a rather average memoir.
But I can't help and feel that this memoir drags her story down. Someone on here suggested it would have been better as a third person narrative, and I agree. The childish tone of voice made the whole situation feel flat, and, well, childish. Which is fine in some cases, but I felt the legal aspect of the events could have been done differently. I would have liked to know more of how Ali's case was represented, and what happened afterwards. Furthermore, what was really going on with the sisters? Did one of the have a consensual affair, or was she raped and still had to go to prison due to the Qur'an law? Unfortunately, Ali's ten-year-old perspective can't handle all the facts that come with being an adult.
I hope to see in the future another biography of Ali, or the events that took place. The legal aspect is perhaps the most interesting part of this whole story- which is why I wanted to read it in the first place. When Ali has time to process what has happened to her, and when she's old enough, perhaps she'll release another book, this time written entirely on her own. Or, perhaps someone else will. Shada (and heaven forbid what's being said about Shada is true).
An inspiring young woman; an unfortunate event; a rather average memoir.