
Les Impatientes
Pénélope Doussot rated ★ 6/10
Prix Goncourt des lycéens Je ne comprends pas que ça soit un prix Goncourt. J’ai trouvé ça très simplement écrit. Histoire un peu touchante. Je ne le conseille pas
Community Reviews
Readers are deeply moved by 'Les Impatientes', a poignant narrative that exposes the harsh realities of forced marriages and polygamy in Northern Cameroon. The book is celebrated for its vivid portrayal of three women's struggles against oppressive traditions and its unflinching look at the violence and subjugation they endure. While the storytelling is gripping and the subject matter eye-opening, the content can be distressing due to its depiction of sexual and domestic violence.
👍 Vivid portrayal of women's struggles in Cameroon.
👎 Contains distressing themes of violence.