Just wow. Beautiful, powerful, hopeful.
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The Girl with the Louding Voice is about Adunni, a fourteen-year-old Nigerian girl, who dreams of getting an education. Sold by her father to be a third wife to a much older man, Adunni’s dream is in danger. A series of events - filled with tragedies and abuse, unexpected kindnesses and moments of sheer horror - change the trajectory of Adunni’s life, but not that of her desire to continue her education. Despite everything, Adunni manages to stay positive, grounded, kind, and truthful.
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The Girl with the Louding Voice is as good as everyone is saying. I hope that Abi Dare plans on writing more; I know I will read her work.