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Jun 01, 2021cknightkc rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
THE GIRL WITH THE LOUDING VOICE is 14-year-old Adunni, one of the most endearing, spunky, and optimistic heroines you’ll find in fiction. Set in Nigeria, this story follows Adunni on her journey toward bettering herself and finding her voice. Her dream is to get her education and become a teacher so she can help others. As the plot unfolds, she encounters setbacks and hardships, some of which are difficult to read, but there are moments of humor that offset the heartache. These moments often involve the naive Adunni's reactions to the world around her. Adunni’s unique narrative voice, her broken English dialect, adds a certain authenticity to the story. Additionally, interesting facts about Nigeria are sprinkled throughout the novel - each connecting to the story as it’s told. THE GIRL WITH THE LOUDING VOICE represents an extraordinary debut by author Abi Dare. It’s original, moving, and one of my favorite books this year. I highly recommend it!