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'What animate the book... are Lola's feisty voice and her authentic evocation of her surroundings... The idiosyncratic phrasing contributes to the appeal of Adeniran's memorable heroine.' --The Guardian
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A compelling story about the human spirit and resilience against the odds. Imagine This is the journal of Lola Ogunwole which she starts at the age of nine; it charts her survival from childhood to adulthood. Born in London to Nigerian parents, Lola and her brother Adebola grow up in a temporary foster home after their mother abandons them. They are briefly reunited with their father when, in danger of losing them for good, he packs up and moves them back to Nigeria to live. For Lola, the trauma of leaving London and settling in Lagos is soon overshadowed by separation from her father and the only constant in her life, her brother Adebola. They are both sent to live with different relatives and Lola ends up with her aunt, in a small village called Idogun where her struggle for survival begins.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
To be honest a book written in diary form about the life and times of a young African girl did not instantly appeal to me in any way shape or form. However, immensely positive reviews from friends who had read the book left me wanting to know what all the fuss was about. When I started reading it, I realised that this was not a book about the life of a young African girl, it was a book about life and the experiences it throws at you at times in an uncompromising manner. I was shocked at how much I enjoyed it. I was addicted from the moment I picked it up and was left wanting when I finished reading it and had to put it down. Give it a go, you won't be disappointed.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A truly fabulous read that takes you on an emotional rollercoaster as you share the highs and unfortunately very frequent lows of the wonderful Lola. I enjoyed it so much I didn't want to finish reading it, but the addictive nature of the writing meant that to my personal disappointment I finished reading it in just 3 days. Once I picked it up, I simply could not put it down. A wonderful and thoroughly enjoyable piece of literature written in a way that appeals to all regardless of age or gender.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was hooked from the moment I started reading it. I shared the highs and lows of Lola's life like it were my own. The book triumphs in captivating your imagination as you travel with Lola along her journey of self discovery and awareness. A must read. For those who hate books written in journal form, I challenge you to read this book and maintain that dislike.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Interesting Book
I started this book with mixed feelings but by the 3rd page, I was hooked. Very refreshing to read a narrative that made you feel as if you were part of the story. Read more
Published 15 months ago by O. Williams
Depressing, bleak bore-fest
I must have been reading a different book to all these other reviewers. It started off depressing, tailed off in the middle and the least said about the end the better. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Izzy
I loved this book...
Imagine This starts off with a young girl narrating. Initially I thought: "How immature"... I am not sure about this book, but... two things then happened: 1. Read more
Published on 22 Aug 2009 by A. Boileau
Great first book
As a reader who has quite eclectic tastes I was keen to read this book, and I was not disappointed. The author really takes you there, you Imagine This, being in the middle of... Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2008 by V
A quiet diamond
It took me a while to start reading this book. Like many other reviewers, I don't normally read journal fiction, but I was excited it was set in Africa, so I created time to... Read more
Published on 29 Nov 2007 by A. W. Riter
Beautiful and Wonderful do not even begin to describe this book...
Imagine this: being taken away from all that you cherish, all that you love and being thrust into a landscape that is frightening, bizarre and so incredibly different from all that... Read more
Published on 13 Nov 2007 by Jamieson Villeneuve
Emotional and funny - fantastic read!!!!
Must admit I wasn't sure when I first picked up this book but once I started I just couldn't put it down. It made me sad but it also made me laugh. Read more
Published on 8 Oct 2007 by B. Mistry
Excellent debut by a gifted writer
When I first picked up this book, i was ambivalent about the writing style. A book written completely in journal form without any narrative? Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2007 by D. Wande
A compelling read.
This is a well written book particularly for a new writer. The style is unusual but not confusing to follow. I think it's definitely one for the home library. Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2007 by K. Wan
A Literary gem!!
This is definitely one of the best reads I've had in a loooong time! It's one of those 'don't put me down till you finish' books, and to find out that the author is unsigned... Read more
Published on 2 Aug 2007 by Jay O Francis
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