Reviews

Zikora by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

laura_grindey's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

booksbyheath's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

melodys_library's review

5.0

I’ve never had a child, and this absolutely broke me.
Pro tip: You can read this short story in less than one hour (it’s 39 pages) and for free on Amazon Prime.

lucylibrarymouse's review against another edition

4.0

Well written short story about a woman who is about to have a baby and her reflections about her relationships, friendships and family. Ended very abruptly however which made me feel I had missed something.

ktswings's review

5.0

An incredible writing style that makes you feel so in the moment with Zikora during every step.

itstimeforaskashley's review against another edition

challenging emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

africanbookaddict's review

4.0

*Book Review on book blog: https://africanbookaddict.com/2020/11/24/zikora-by-chimamanda-adichie-transphobia-and-more/

I liked this story, even though Zikora and Kwame's demise had me feeling depressed.

This story is essentially about womanhood - our loves, our bodies, our minds, our longings, our hurts, our strengths and our weaknesses. Chimamanda isn't even the best short story teller - I didn't really enjoy her collection 'The Thing Around Her Neck' because the endings of the stories ended way too rudely and abruptly haha. She excels as a full-fledged novelist and I hope this Zikora story is part of a forthcoming NOVEL! *fingers crossed*.

I want more.

mukoya's review

5.0

Yearning for more.

slow_reader15's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

franncenee's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

3.0