Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree
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Book Brief
Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018336
Novel • Fiction
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Realistic Fiction•
African American LiteratureNigeria • 2010s
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Gender Identity•
War•
Military & War•
World History2018
Katherine Tegen Books
YA
14-18 years
Super Short Summary
Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani and Viviana Mazza follows the life of a Nigerian girl, Ya Ta, who dreams of becoming a teacher but is kidnapped by Boko Haram. Enduring forced conversion, violence, and sexual abuse, she is eventually rescued and begins the arduous journey of recovery, trying to find hope and gratitude amidst the trauma.
Dark
Emotional
Unnerving
Melancholic
Inspirational
Reviews & Readership
4,437 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani and Viviana Mazza provides a poignant and harrowing narrative about the horrors faced by Boko Haram's captives. Critics praise its emotional depth and authentic voice, though some note it can be distressingly graphic. Overall, it's lauded for raising awareness and humanizing a tragic reality.
Who Should Read Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree?
Readers who appreciate Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani and Viviana Mazza are typically drawn to poignant, real-life inspired narratives. Fans of The Kite Runner and Half of a Yellow Sun will find the book's exploration of resilience, cultural identity, and human rights profoundly compelling.
4,437 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Ya Ta's best friend who shares secrets and companionship but undergoes significant changes after their capture, affecting her relationship with Ya Ta.
Ya Ta's parents who are central to her upbringing, with her mother emphasizing gratitude and her father supporting her education.
Ya Ta and Sarah’s friend who initially seems content with her marriage but faces harsh realities in captivity.
The jihadist group notorious for violence and kidnappings, impacting Ya Ta and her friends' lives.
Ya Ta's husband who is enigmatic and unsettling, known for his silence and the mask he wears.
336
Novel • Fiction
•
Realistic Fiction•
African American LiteratureNigeria • 2010s
•
Gender Identity•
War•
Military & War•
World History2018
Katherine Tegen Books
YA
14-18 years
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