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

It took a bit of getting used to the style of writing, but the more and more I got into it ... wow what a story, tempted now to get the next book And Now I Roar to see how Adunni's story continues. 

As usual I have not started listening to it yet, but after chatting with Clare I am a little more intrigued and looking forward to it. I have my next Lego set waiting to build whilst I listen to the book ... I wonder how much Lego I can build whilst listing to this book ? 

OMG, what a book! I only started it at the weekend and somehow I’ve already finished it. I was so invested in the characters that I just had to know what happened next. I’ve already downloaded the second book and started listening to it!

I absolutely loved this book. It has made my daily commute so much better.

Hi, looking forward to Monday but as I have only just received my copy, I’ll be happy to hear what others think. 

I really enjoyed this book and couldn’t put it down! I was so gripped by Adunni’s story and didn’t want it to end. I didn’t mind the writing style and it helped me put myself in her shoes. I think I might have to read the next one. What an amazing story of perseverance. See you on Monday!

This was, for me, was of those 'un-put-downable' books - compassion for Adunni and her circumstances meant needing to keep reading!  It didn't take very long as a result.  It has stopped me in my tracks as I think about how little I am aware of how people's lives are impacted by power, culture and tradition.  Unfortunately, I can't make Monday's meeting, but it's a 9 and a swim from me.  Enjoy your discussion!

I’ve heard about this book before and wanted to read it. Im late in starting it and with time constraints have not managed to read books in time for the meetings and therefore have a few unfinished books to go back to. However I found myself reading this book most evening feeling similar to another person on here. I want to know Adunni life gets better. Find the writting style ok and feel like it’s in tune with the setting of the place. 

Good Morning SMST27, please could you send an email so I can annotate your apologies, as we don't know who you are, thank you [email protected]  

Hello all,

Apologies but I won’t be able to make book club tonight, due to a family meal out (I seriously considered saying I had book club and couldn’t make it but thought I’d better not!). I was really looking forward to this book club; I wanted to see what everyone else thought of the book, but from what I’ve seen so far on the forum it seems a popular choice.

So here is my review… after initially thinking the writing style might be a little hard to get into, I soon found myself totally absorbed in Adunni’s story and I think the way it was written really helped me to connect to her character and understand how extremely challenging her life was, yet it was told with a little humour at the right times.

I liked the way descriptive language was used for example: ‘one woman that is looking like Big Madam is rushing inside like a wave on an ocean edge, louding and crashing.’ I can just imagine in my head how she arrived into that kitchen.

I think it was clever how the author slowly gave you clues as to when the book is set. It’s only as you read through the book that you realise it’s set in modern times (and that’s quite a shock)…ie. square tv at the beginning of the story, cars, then mobile phones, and then in the big house, blenders, smeg hob, flat screen tv. The difference between life in the villages to the well off in the city is enormous. Clearly, it’s very hard even now for girls, in particular, to gain an education.

I loved the book and I am so pleased that Adunni’s story continues into another book. I’ve already got it lined up for a rather long train journey to see the navy daughter at the weekend!

9/10 and a swim.

Have a good evening, Juliette