Reviews tagging 'Infidelity'

The Visit by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

6 reviews

qrschulte's review

challenging reflective 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

5.0

Very interesting speculative fiction about a world in which a matriarchal society is equivalent to our patriarchal society of today. Reminded me a lot of the framing narrative in The Power by Naomi Alderman. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Infidelity, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, Body shaming, Sexual violence, Fatphobia, Police brutality, and Rape

Minor: Alcohol and Classism

savviecake's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship

Moderate: Infidelity

fenny_42's review

emotional reflective tense fast-paced

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

5.0

WOW! I will be reading more of this author's work. She expertly portrays an alternate universe with many reversed gender roles, including a male masturbatory act, healthcare being based on female biology, and majority women politicians. Beautiful character work, with both main male characters featuring subtle generational trauma and falling into traditional roles even though they might not want to. Just outstanding. I would have enjoyed this as a novel-length story too. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infidelity

d_marie's review

emotional reflective tense fast-paced

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

4.5

This is a good short story. The gender roles have been reversed and the world lives in a female led society. It was an interesting look into the lives of Obinna and Eze. They are two friends who grew up together, yet they have very different views on society. Obinna is the traditional, stay at home husband while Eze is a free spirited progressive, who champions men’s rights. This is a short and quick read that I would recommend to others.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Infidelity and Police brutality

macknificent's review

lighthearted fast-paced

3.0

It was an enjoyable read I guess. Not particularly imaginative, just men playing the traditional roles of women in a pretty cliche story. 

I did laugh a little about Eze's club outfit and I think I would enjoy living in that world.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Gaslighting, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, Police brutality, and Infidelity

undertherowantree's review

challenging dark informative reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Police brutality, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Abandonment, Addiction, Alcohol, Dysphoria, Gun violence, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Violence

Minor: Grief and Rape