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We Were Girls Once

By: Aiwanose Odafen
Narrated by: Nneka Okoye
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 A Simon & Schuster audiobook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every listener. Black Creators Friendship Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Africa

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Critic reviews

‘Odafen writes with great insight and compassion about life, sisterhood, family, community and power. Each of her characters is so fully realised, their histories so richly drawn that they feel alive. This is a superbly written novel’
‘A gorgeous story of the redemptive power of friendship. With moving and immersive prose, Odafen invites us into the lives of three friends whose lives take remarkable turns, diverge and return to each other. Deftly, gracefully, she paints a vivid and unflinching portrait of Nigerian society of the past and present, its failures and triumphs… I thoroughly felt this book’
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Chapter 38: I cried all over again . I can’t wait for the next book from Aiwanose

A talented author…

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Absolutely love the delivery of the narrator she did story/book justice.
Brilliant writing by the writer it’s been a while since I’ve listen to a book so relatable. Bravo - A good read you won’t be disappointed if you are interested

Authentic & Real

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A great weaving of stories. Powerful. The protagonists were engaging and their experiences so vivid. I laughed aloud, cried, raged and winced

Engaging

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The author captures things so perfectly, from racism in the UK, experiencing it as a woman that grew up in a predominantly Black country (Nigeria) to corporate life, sensibilities, covid 19 & the end sars period. All captured perfectly. Wow. Just wow. What an author! 10/10

Simply amazing

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The in-depth stories of all 3 girls and how they are intertwined was done really well. Excellent listen.

Really enjoyable book

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