Book Club Selection #2 - Becoming Abigail by Chris Abani
November 11, 2007 – 11:16 amPosted Under: bookshelf
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The life of a woman-child who could have been any one of us is exactly what Becoming Abigail was. It was eloquent and vivid in its delivery, but at the same time it was at times too disturbing for words too. I found it hard to digest the fact that a girl who had the misfortune of never meeting her mother had to further endure hardships that weren’t of her own doing, but all stories aren’t romantic cake-walks. In a search for love, appreciation and acceptance Abigail internalizes the pain of the void that seeking leaves by marking herself and as she marked the pain seemingly lessened and the understanding took root. I highly recommend this book which is more a novella than a novel. This kind of story strays far from the cookie cutter norm and I’ll probably remember the scenes for the rest of my life. They say when a book affects you like that, the author has done his or her job. Forced to live in the shadow of her mother Abigail tried to mutilate her mother’s memory and those around her forcing her to become a woman. This is a story that will never go quietly.
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6 Responses to “Book Club Selection #2 - Becoming Abigail by Chris Abani”
Is anyone else excited about this book for me? It might be the solo member book club.
By Miss Princess Dominique on Nov 14, 2007
Stop acting like that, Dominique.
The way you described the book sounds like it’s a very good read. When you stated how you will probably remember the scenes for the rest of your life … it sent chills.
Dumb question - what’s the diff between a novella and novel?
By don on Nov 15, 2007
A novella is like a baby novel. It’s shorter like my book The Hamptons. It’s only about 128 pages whereas a novel is upward of 200 or so pages.
By Miss Princess Dominique on Nov 15, 2007
There are used copies for as low as $4.52 on Amazon too. I’m hoping more people come out and talk about this book and the popularity grows.
By Miss Princess Dominique on Nov 15, 2007
What do you prefer to write - a novella or novel?
By don on Dec 2, 2007
I’d have to say novella but I’ve learned to stretch it out for the sake of editors and their word counts.
By Miss Princess Dominique on Dec 2, 2007