A review by thukpa
Say You're One of Them by Uwem Akpan

3.0

I understand the purpose of the author to show the reality of children's lives in Africa, but I found myself hoping for a "happy ending" to each story, and none were. So if you want a feel good book, this is not it. Definitely a worthwhile and important book, but you won't walk away feeling good. (If you want that, try "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwambe and Bryan Mealer. Non-fiction, and harrowing, but also hopeful and dealing with the lives of African children.)