Book Club Discussion for The Girl With The Louding Voice by Abi Daré

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The books will be on their way to all members of the Book Club this week, and this month's book is chosen by the group from the Cultural genre: The Girl With the Louding Voice by  Abi Daré:

I don't just want to be having any kind voice . . .
I want a louding voice.

 At fourteen, Adunni dreams of getting an education and giving her family a more comfortable home in her small Nigerian village. Instead, Adunni's father sells her off to become the third wife of an old man. When tragedy strikes in her new home, Adunni flees to the wealthy enclaves of Lagos, where she becomes a house-girl to the cruel Big Madam, and prey to Big Madam's husband. But despite her situation continuously going from bad to worse, Adunni refuses to let herself be silenced. And one day, someone hears her.

Please feel free to add your comments/views on this book to this post.

Sarah, Nicky and Clare look forward to seeing you at our next meeting on 15 June 2026 from 1930-2100.

Happy reading everyone Book

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    Anonymous 25 days ago

    This one takes a bit of getting used to to read, I am wondering what those who are listening to it think? Is it a better reading experience? 

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    Anonymous 22 days ago

    Still waiting for my copy, but I believe it's due to be delivered today! Another book I wouldn't have chosen so looking forward to giving it a go!

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    Anonymous 22 days ago in reply to Anonymous

    I was thinking the same thing.  Im 4 chapters in and its taking some time to get use to writing style 

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    Anonymous 22 days ago in reply to Anonymous

    I’m now on chapter 22 (I started it the end of last week) and I’m now more used to the writing style so it flows more easily in my head as I read, if that makes sense. I almost find myself having to switch my brain out of that mode when I stop reading…or that could just be my menopause brain! 

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    Anonymous 17 days ago

    Hi all, I’ve literally just finished the book…I won’t spoil it for anyone, but it’s a story that I think will stay with me for a long time and totally absorbed me, to the point I am meant to be on the way to Norwich by now but I sat with a coffee to finish the book instead! Blue heart

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    Anonymous 17 days ago

    I've just finished the book, that was a really good read. The writing style didn't bother me, I think it would have been weird had it been written in perfect English. The only word I couldn't figure out was "gele", can anybody tell me the proper English word please.

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    Anonymous 16 days ago in reply to Anonymous

    Thank you!

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    Anonymous 15 days ago in reply to Anonymous

    Internet search: 'a traditional, stiffened head tie or head wrap native to the Yoruba people of Nigeria'

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    Anonymous 15 days ago

    Oh my goodness!  I initially struggled with the writing style, however I soon got to grips with it. I loved it so much I have ordered the following book. see you next week everyone