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Lucky Girl by Irene Muchemi-Ndiritu
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Soila is a Kenyan woman who sees another future for herself than the one that her mother dreams for her. She plans to attend college in America and is able to make that dream happen with the support of her family.
This was a coming of age story that looked at the complexities of immigration, the African-American experience contrasted with the African immigrant experience, and how cultural ties drive us in our life decisions. I appreciated that nuances that were explored and the character development within the book.
This was a coming of age story that looked at the complexities of immigration, the African-American experience contrasted with the African immigrant experience, and how cultural ties drive us in our life decisions. I appreciated that nuances that were explored and the character development within the book.