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Ordinary Wonder
Ordinary Wonder
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"An Ordinary Wonder" is a powerful novel about an intersex Nigerian teenager's journey to self-discovery and acceptance. It explores themes of family, identity, gender, and culture, and is filled with heart-wrenching moments and inspiring resilience. Readers are deeply moved by the story, praising its gripping writing and emotional impact.
Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 25 March 2021
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
An Ordinary Wonder is a powerful novel that delves into the life of Otolorin Akinro, an intersex Nigerian teenager who faces the challenges of hiding her true identity and navigating the complexities of gender and culture. Raised as a boy in a grand but unhappy family in Nigeria, Otolorin escapes to boarding school, where she struggles to be the best boy she can, while also hiding her true gender. Away from the cruelty of her childhood home, Otolorin blossoms and finds true friendship, working hard to earn a scholarship to an American university. However, she cannot stay away forever, and when she returns home for the holidays, her mother's violence erupts, and a terrible incident rips their lives apart. Left alone, Otolorin must rebuild a life from the ashes of her true self.
An Ordinary Wonder is an utterly gripping, heartbreaking, and uplifting coming-of-age story that explores themes of family, identity, gender, and culture. It follows Otolorin's journey as she confronts the secrets her body holds and discovers her true self. The novel is filled with vivid descriptions and emotional moments that will leave readers deeply moved.
What readers are saying about An Ordinary Wonder is overwhelmingly positive. One Goodreads reviewer described the book as "WOW!!!! I absolutely LOVED this book," praising its powerful, engrossing, and sad but also joyous narrative. Another reviewer noted that the story was "so sad!!! Just broke my heart," while another described it as "one of the best, most beautiful, and most incredible books I've ever read in my entire life."
In conclusion, An Ordinary Wonder is a must-read for anyone who loves coming-of-age stories that explore the complexities of identity and culture. With its powerful narrative, vivid characters, and emotional moments, this novel will leave readers deeply touched and inspired.
Weight: 576g
Dimension: 164 x 244 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780349701264
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