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4.22 AVERAGE
4.22 AVERAGE
I don't normal read short story books but I really enjoyed this one. I liked all of the stories and was always left wanting to know more. It was interesting getting a quick snapshot of different lives during different periods of time.
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
emotional
informative
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
She really is just my favourite author.
emotional
reflective
'The Thing Around Your Neck' is a collection of short stories covering themes of culture, racism, sexuality, poverty and more.
Adichie does not use flowery language or heavy words but every story in this collection was so impactful. I could not bring myself to read more than one at a go.
Adichie has a way of making alien experiences so real for the reader. I'm a privileged Indian woman and yet I found the experiences of Nigerian women living in Lagos, Nigerian women living in America, privileged women, women without privilege all so relatable.
Or maybe that's because postcolonial literature will tend to be relatable to a resident of a former colony. Or maybe the state of being a woman is universally relatable. I don't know.
I can't wait to read more of Adichie and also this book has created a deeper appreciation of short stories as a genre in me.
Adichie does not use flowery language or heavy words but every story in this collection was so impactful. I could not bring myself to read more than one at a go.
Adichie has a way of making alien experiences so real for the reader. I'm a privileged Indian woman and yet I found the experiences of Nigerian women living in Lagos, Nigerian women living in America, privileged women, women without privilege all so relatable.
Or maybe that's because postcolonial literature will tend to be relatable to a resident of a former colony. Or maybe the state of being a woman is universally relatable. I don't know.
I can't wait to read more of Adichie and also this book has created a deeper appreciation of short stories as a genre in me.
A moving collection of short stories about modern life in Nigeria and Nigerian immigrants living in the USA, plus a fitting final story that serves as a reminder to honor the past.
Adichie's writing is smooth and fluid and her stories captivating. This book was a pleasant summer treat.
Adichie's writing is smooth and fluid and her stories captivating. This book was a pleasant summer treat.