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anniep95's review against another edition
3.0
The voice seemed inauthentic. Minoui clearly wrote all of this. Not sure how much was Najood’s actual words. Emphasis seemed to be more on the actual divorce proceedings and less Najood’s experience.
doplonyo's review against another edition
3.0
Her bravery is extraordinary. Luckily there was a feminism (a journalist) who helped her.
ninnicannotspell's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
The worst part this is still happening and she had to go back to her father. Women are truly seen as nothing but slaves.
dblue236's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
3.0
While this is a vitally important story, and an incredibly inspiring one, there was something about the writing that didn't quite do it justice. I think it likely came down to the fact that it's translated from the original French, but there was just something about it that felt almost robotic. I stuck it out because I was fascinated by the little girl who was the subject of the book and my heart broke for her, and because I think it's important to be aware of experiences like this one rather than pretending they don't exist because we might not see them every day in our own society. It was worth the time I spent, but the translation did make it feel a bit lacking.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Trafficking
wombat_88's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
3.0
kim__gar93's review against another edition
3.0
I deeply sympathized with Nujood and her story. I knocked off two stars because I felt the author was over-editorializing and I wasn’t sure at times if I was reading Nujood’s story (as I should, with a book classified as a memoir) or the author’s interpretation of Nujood’s story.
cdel1313's review against another edition
4.0
I don't even know what to say about this book. It's a no-frills, first person accounting of a life that no woman or child should have to live. This is a very brave little girl. This is one of those must-read books, not necessarily for the storytelling or for the happy ending, but for the awareness it brings.
cheyenneemiller's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.0
toebean5's review against another edition
3.0
This was a tough one. It's terrifying to think of a 10 year old being married and everything that goes along with that. I was considering it for a 12 year old to read, and while I still think there's merit there, I think a conversation would be essential to accompany it. This is also one of those books where I just had to know where Nujood is now, and how her life turned out. It ends so hopefully. But... I guess I shouldn't have been so surprised that the man who sold her to another man didn't respect her or her income or her sisters after the book was published. I hope that her life is one where she has bodily autonomy and makes her own choices, but... I don't have much confidence.