The Girl with the Louding Voice

 

All 14 year old Adunni wants to do is go to school. But when her mother dies, her father sells her to become the third wife of an old well-off man. 

Adjoa Andoh brings Adunni to life with her emotional narrating. She also plays the other characters so well, with variety, even the men. I was in awe when she produced such a low, menacing tone of voice for Big Daddy. What talent! While listening, I thought I couldn't imagine reading this novel. Hearing the Nigerian dialect was for me, so helpful and vital to the story.
I loved Adunni's strength and positivity, even when she's in the most devastating situations. She had sass & class, and discovers her feminism. What a strong female character!

In our North American culture, it's difficult to imagine, let alone understand child marriage, domestic slavery, and exploitation. They are dealt with in a sensitive, yet realistic manner in this novel.

To say this is a tear jerker is an understatement. I also shook with anger, and cheered with joy. The Girl with the Louding Voice has it all.
A story with pain, love, and tension, told by a captivating narrator, makes this amazing audio.
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Until next time,

Kara