Review of Fantah
Posted: 07 Nov 2022, 06:26
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Fantah" by Hadiza Bagudu.]
Fantah by Hadiza Bagudu is a historical fiction. This book is a combination of three parts in 39 chapters. Hayah, a "General in the Lamdo of Maroua’s army," was a man on a mission who joined forces with other kingdoms to build a strong force. He was asked to abdicate the throne because he refused to abide by unfavorable customs and traditions. Leaving Sokoto to exile, he had just one goal: to take back his birthright as the Sultan of Sokoto.
Hayah fell in love with a shepherd girl, Fantah, whom he met while he went game hunting. He would make his intentions of marrying Hayah known, leading to other events in their lives.
The book gave out a perfect narrative. I admire the writer's decision to present such an engaging plot. The book dwelled on the cultural heritage of a particular tribe, the Fulani. The book references details like greetings, attire, and more, which reflect that particular culture. It was a thoroughly entertaining read. I enjoyed and developed a particular likeness for this culture. Also, reading this book was a new experience for me. The Sharo Festival was elaborated on in this book to give readers the beauty and appreciation of this culture. Also, this gave the reader an average exposure to how the Bororo people chose spouses. I enjoyed how the author reviewed the leadership style of the Fulani people. There could be some readers who have a special interest in the Fulani culture, so I would prescribe this book to them.
Another important feature I loved was the unfamiliar words explained in the glossary section of the book, hence, making it much easier to comprehend.
Hayah, being an aristocrat, was a strong-willed person. He holds a high reputation in the book, which is entirely emulating. He had values and morals that he wouldn't compromise. He was also known and recognized for his selfless duty as a spiritual leader. Hayah's passion for his purpose and Fantah's unwavering love for Hayah was the most intriguing part of this book for me.
The only unappealing aspect of this book is improper alignment. There was an unusual spacing. Page 10 contains an illustration of this. Additionally, most paragraphs had too much space in between them.
I will give this book a rating of 2 out of 4 stars. It wasn't professionally edited. I found a series of errors while reading. I feel the book needs thorough proofreading. I would recommend Fantah by Hadiza Bagudu to those who appreciate historical novels and learning about other ethnic cultures.
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Fantah
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Fantah by Hadiza Bagudu is a historical fiction. This book is a combination of three parts in 39 chapters. Hayah, a "General in the Lamdo of Maroua’s army," was a man on a mission who joined forces with other kingdoms to build a strong force. He was asked to abdicate the throne because he refused to abide by unfavorable customs and traditions. Leaving Sokoto to exile, he had just one goal: to take back his birthright as the Sultan of Sokoto.
Hayah fell in love with a shepherd girl, Fantah, whom he met while he went game hunting. He would make his intentions of marrying Hayah known, leading to other events in their lives.
The book gave out a perfect narrative. I admire the writer's decision to present such an engaging plot. The book dwelled on the cultural heritage of a particular tribe, the Fulani. The book references details like greetings, attire, and more, which reflect that particular culture. It was a thoroughly entertaining read. I enjoyed and developed a particular likeness for this culture. Also, reading this book was a new experience for me. The Sharo Festival was elaborated on in this book to give readers the beauty and appreciation of this culture. Also, this gave the reader an average exposure to how the Bororo people chose spouses. I enjoyed how the author reviewed the leadership style of the Fulani people. There could be some readers who have a special interest in the Fulani culture, so I would prescribe this book to them.
Another important feature I loved was the unfamiliar words explained in the glossary section of the book, hence, making it much easier to comprehend.
Hayah, being an aristocrat, was a strong-willed person. He holds a high reputation in the book, which is entirely emulating. He had values and morals that he wouldn't compromise. He was also known and recognized for his selfless duty as a spiritual leader. Hayah's passion for his purpose and Fantah's unwavering love for Hayah was the most intriguing part of this book for me.
The only unappealing aspect of this book is improper alignment. There was an unusual spacing. Page 10 contains an illustration of this. Additionally, most paragraphs had too much space in between them.
I will give this book a rating of 2 out of 4 stars. It wasn't professionally edited. I found a series of errors while reading. I feel the book needs thorough proofreading. I would recommend Fantah by Hadiza Bagudu to those who appreciate historical novels and learning about other ethnic cultures.
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Fantah
View: on Bookshelves