72 pages • 2 hours read
Abi DaréThe Girl with the Louding Voice
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré follows Adunni, a 14-year-old Nigerian girl from a poor village, who is forced to marry an older man. She manages to escape to Lagos, hoping for a better life, only to become a maid in a wealthy and abusive household. Throughout her struggles, she maintains her dream of getting an education and finding her own voice. This story contains themes of child marriage, abuse, and exploitation.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Abi Daré’s The Girl with the Louding Voice is celebrated for its powerful narrative and authentic voice, depicting a young Nigerian girl's resilience and determination. Critics commend its vivid language and emotional depth. However, some feel the protagonist's dialect may pose an initial challenge to readers. Overall, it’s praised for its compelling storytelling and inspiring message.
Who Should Read The Girl with the Louding Voice?
Readers who appreciate inspiring stories of resilience and empowerment will enjoy The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré. The book resonates with fans of Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Becoming by Michelle Obama, offering a poignant look at a young girl's quest for education and self-determination in Nigeria.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
810LBook Details
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Realistic Fiction
African Literature
Gender / Feminism
Class
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Society: Class
Identity: Femininity