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A review by mtomchek
Lucky Girl by Irene Muchemi-Ndiritu
4.0
"Kupenda sio kitu. Kupendwa ni kitu. Lakini kupenda na kupendwa ni kila kitu.
To love is nothing. To be loved is something. But to love and be loved is everything." ~Swahili Proverb
Irene Muchemi-Ndiritu's first novel Lucky Girl was truly exceptional. I enjoyed learning more about a different side of Kenyan culture, and the complexities between Africans and Africans in America. Such an interesting, intense, and wonderful read. This book really touched me, focusing on a difficult mother-daughter relationship, and a woman finding herself in a new place.
Following Soila, the young African girl, during her journeys, triumphs, obstacles, and heartbreaks was enticing. This was a great novel teaching people about Kenyan culture with a modern, love-story twist. Highly recommend!
To love is nothing. To be loved is something. But to love and be loved is everything." ~Swahili Proverb
Irene Muchemi-Ndiritu's first novel Lucky Girl was truly exceptional. I enjoyed learning more about a different side of Kenyan culture, and the complexities between Africans and Africans in America. Such an interesting, intense, and wonderful read. This book really touched me, focusing on a difficult mother-daughter relationship, and a woman finding herself in a new place.
Following Soila, the young African girl, during her journeys, triumphs, obstacles, and heartbreaks was enticing. This was a great novel teaching people about Kenyan culture with a modern, love-story twist. Highly recommend!