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Girl

Edna O'Brien
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Girl

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

Book Brief

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Edna O'Brien

Girl

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Nigeria • 2010s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

3.8

9,918 ratings

57%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Edna O'Brien's Girl is both praised and critiqued for its intense portrayal of abduction and resilience. The narrative's lyrical prose and empathy receive acclaim, drawing readers into the protagonist's harrowing journey. However, some critics note a lack of emotional depth and authenticity, arguing the outsider perspective might oversimplify the complex realities depicted.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Girl?

A reader captivated by Edna O'Brien's Girl may also appreciate the nuanced exploration of resilience found in Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Both books appeal to those drawn to compelling narratives of survival and female agency amidst socio-political unrest.

3.8

9,918 ratings

57%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Nigeria • 2010s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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