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Aluta by Adwoa Badoe
informative
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Aluta, a term referring to a large protest march, captures the social and political climate of Ghana during a series of military coups.
As a young college student, Charlotte is swept up in flashy parties, young love, and new ideas. When Ghana enters a period of political turmoil, her casual interest in politics quickly becomes dangerous.
This is the third book I read for February in Ghana, and it added the perfect dose of political and historical context that I was missing in my other selections. Aluta follows Charlotte through numerous political debates and discussions that illustrate conversations around the 1981 coup and following reforms. The prose and plot are relatively simple, but I enjoyed the no-frills approach to core issues.
Final thoughts: 👍🏻 Highly recommended
As a young college student, Charlotte is swept up in flashy parties, young love, and new ideas. When Ghana enters a period of political turmoil, her casual interest in politics quickly becomes dangerous.
This is the third book I read for February in Ghana, and it added the perfect dose of political and historical context that I was missing in my other selections. Aluta follows Charlotte through numerous political debates and discussions that illustrate conversations around the 1981 coup and following reforms. The prose and plot are relatively simple, but I enjoyed the no-frills approach to core issues.
Final thoughts: 👍🏻 Highly recommended