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teaofleaves's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.0
I quite liked the style of writing and it’s an interesting read. The short stories are all enjoyable in their own way and I find it so fascinating to read stories of different countries and parts of the world. I’ll definitely be reading more of Adichie’s work, and more world literature as well.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Slavery, Sexism, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Child death, Genocide, Death of parent, Religious bigotry, Adult/minor relationship, Gun violence, Forced institutionalization, Sexual harassment, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, and Infidelity
Minor: Racism, Incest, Blood, Homophobia, Fatphobia, Sexual content, Trafficking, Grief, Miscarriage, Police brutality, Infertility, and Pregnancy
jmeyer255's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death, Death, Grief, Homophobia, Infertility, Miscarriage, Police brutality, Racism, and Sexism
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