Book Review: The Girl With The Louding Voice By Abi Dare.

 

I know you'd identify me as a girl who loves reading Middle Grade Books, Yes, I'm still that girl. Last year, I came across numerous reviews of "The Girl With The Louding Voice" that piqued my interest. Initially, I ignored them, thinking it wasn't my kind of book. However, as time passed, my curiosity got the better of me, and I decided to give it a try. I'm glad I did, now, I'm moved to explore more books written by Nigerian authors.

Here's my take on the book....

About the book.

The book deals with themes of child marriage, domestic servitude and violence against women. The book revolves around Adunni, a 14 year old girl who is desperate for education, after her mother's death, things take a devastating turn, driven by poverty her father sold her as a third wife to an old man. Asides from being mistreated by the first wife and being subjected to violent sexual relations by her husband, Adunni's situation became more calamitous and she had to be sold as a domestic servant to a wealthy household in Lagos, where she was also mistreated by her boss. Despite her hardships, Adunni is determined to develop her "louding voice".

What I enjoyed about the book.

The book was really touching, thought-provoking and it's realistic as it sheds light on the harsh realities faced by young Nigerian girls today. The author did a wonderful work in highlighting the themes of oppression, resilience and the power of education. I admire Adunni's strong desire for education and her resilience despite facing hardships, and her finding solace and encouragements in her friendships with other women shows the importance of women supporting one another.

Recommendations.

I highly recommend this book to;

• Readers who enjoy reading books written by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

• Readers who are interested in stories that touches topics such as child marriage, violence against women, education and anyone wanting a thought-provoking novel.

Rating.

4/5 stars.

My Next Read.

And So I Roar By Abi Dare.

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