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The Middle Daughter
- Narrated by: Nneka Okoye, Charles Ohanwe
- Length: 9 hrs
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Summary
Udodi's death was the beginning of the raging storm but at that moment, we thought that the worst had already happened, and that life would treat us with more kindness.
When Nani is only seventeen, she loses her beloved sister and father. Misunderstood by the rest of her family, she is beguiled by an itinerant preacher, a handsome self-proclaimed 'man of God' who seems to offer all the answers. But instead of building a better future with him, Nani is forced too soon into a challenging womanhood with an oppressive husband.
Will she find the courage to take charge of her own life and seek true happiness, and at what cost?
Critic reviews
"Absorbing and tender, Chika Unigwe's The Middle Daughter is a finely-drawn portrait of a young woman's resilience in the face of violence and grief." (Paula Hawkins)
"The Middle Daughter is an unflinching portrait of a family's grief and one daughter's climb out of despair. An absorbing, memorable read." (Ayombami Adebayo)
"The Middle Daughter is an emotionally charged exploration of the ways in which a woman may fall victim to conventions designed to ensnare her. Chika Unigwe is a writer of great conviction and superior insight . . . Nani's story drew me in from the start and pulled me under right up until the end." (Aminatta Forna)
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- Maria
- 30-04-23
This book 💔❤️
This book is beautifully written and so satisfying. Took me a little while to get into the story but within the first few chapters I was hooked. The parallels with Hades and Persephone are 👌
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- Debbie
- 02-11-23
Both the writer and narrator are exceptional
What a beautiful and captivating story. Very clear characters and very balanced. Exceptionally written and couldn’t be narrated better. Captivating story!
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- Sandra Bryant
- 30-09-23
Fantastic
Wonderful narration and a powerful and emotionally challenging read. Would highly recommend. Treat yourself now.
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- Chikere Ezeh
- 10-06-23
Fantastic Book
A brilliant and captivating book, with a relieving ending. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.
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- Toyeen
- 27-10-23
Interesting
Interesting story. Would recommend.
Had to listen to the end could not stop.
Captivating.
Narration was good.
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- Liz
- 15-10-23
Wonderful narration - average story
Dark story featuring rape, abduction + family divisions. Strangely melodramatic, but with solid characterisation - though they make some odd unlikely decisions. Understandable issues with clunkiness as a first novel. I've spent a while in Nigeria and this did summon up some of that atmosphere. Note to self - Possibly worth looking at her next book. but don't buy it automatically.
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