THE LAST GIRL: BOOK REVIEW

THE LAST GIRL

Author- Nadia Murad.

Publisher- Virgo

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Plot

The Last Girl:My Story of Captivity,and My Fight Against the Islamic State is an autobiographical book written by Nadia Murad in which she describes how she was captured and enslaved by Islamic State during the Secod Iraqi Civil War. The book eventually led to the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize being awarded to Murad.Part 1 detailes Murad growing up in the Yazidi village of Kocho,with her mother,two older sister and eight year old brother. Murad outline the fallout of several incidents and disputes and terrorist attacks she remembered. She then describes the August 2014 occupation of Kocho by Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and the subsequently preperated by ISI.In part 2,Murad encounters her and surrounding experiences during the Second Civil War. Along with other women,she was transported to an institute in Solagh. She unsuccessfully attempted to escape through a window in Al-Hamdaniya District.

Murad narrates her escape from ISI held territory in Part 3 of the book.

Rating- ☆☆☆☆☆ Very Good.

ANJELINA M JIJI (9C)