Unless I buy a book that I just have to read right now, the books just go into my stack and by the time I get to them, I’ve often forgotten what they are about and why I bought them with the title as the only hint. I have way more books than I can read so I am way behind in reading. Finally, Robin Miles' narration is fantastic as always.
I was left contemplating the levels of human depravity, martyrdom, brainwashing, and survival. Overall though, this is a great book that made me more aware of Boko Haram, their supposed "purpose," and tactics they used to control the young girls and women they kidnapped, including starvation, abuse, jealousy and brainwashing. A possible downside to this format is that the reader might not feel intensely connected to the characters. This fictionalized account is told in short, vignette-style chapters that make it a quick read despite the heavy subject matter. It prompted me to spend several days doing additional research on Boko Haram, their victims, and what's being done to defeat them. This is a great starting point for anyone interested in learning more about Nigeria and the rise of Boko Haram. A quick and important read you will learn somethingĪ solid YA book that's more mature than most and makes you think.
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