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Book Review of The Icarus Girl

The Icarus Girl
The Icarus Girl
Author: Helen Oyeyemi
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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This book was very intriguing. I loved the premise and the author created a thoroughly believable eight year old girl, down to the odd little worries and habits. I loved the Nigerian aspect of it as well as the hint of mythology. My only complaint would be that I wanted to hear more about the mythology. Because 99% of the book is narrated by Jess - and she doesn't know the Nigerian mythology - we don't get that extra information within the story. Great book though, I highly reccomend it.