The First Woman

By: Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi

Narrated by: Pauline Babula

The stunning second novel from the award-winning author of Kintu is a soulful, fiercely original novel rooted in Ugandan mythology.

Smart, headstrong Kirabo is raised by her grandparents in rural Uganda. But as she enters her teens, she starts to feel overshadowed by the absence of the mother she has never known.

At once epic and deeply personal, The First Woman is the bold and piercing story of one young girl’s discovery of what it means to be a woman in a family, a community and a country that seem determined to silence her. Steeped in the rich folklore of Uganda but with an eye firmly on the future, Jennifer Makumbi has written a sweeping, effervescent tale of longing, femininity and courage.

©2021 Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi (P)2021 Audible, Ltd

loved every bit of it!

the beginning was a bit of an uphill climb but after that? wow! Amazing

Well narrated

Great narrator. I think this is the kind of book you ought to read hardcover too - I would love to understand better the flying part etc. But overall would recommend

slow to get into

the book was a struggle to get into at the beginning, the first book. it was confusing. it gets better towards the centre, book 3. I think book1-2 could have been reduced. the remainder of the book I enjoyed. it's a good one.