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salam_'s review
4.0
Chimamanda's writing is SO Beautiful! I'm making my way through her writings, and this short story was like a delicious taste of what her pen can do.
The Arrangements has everything a short story needs and requires to do.
A perspective, interesting and fresh. Explored to the fullest.
An internal monologue, clear and conscious.
A series of uneventful events, that seem mundane, but tell you more about the bigger picture than a 2-page description.
And my favorite, an ending that is neither open nor a happy predictable one. Just right!
The Arrangements has everything a short story needs and requires to do.
A perspective, interesting and fresh. Explored to the fullest.
An internal monologue, clear and conscious.
A series of uneventful events, that seem mundane, but tell you more about the bigger picture than a 2-page description.
And my favorite, an ending that is neither open nor a happy predictable one. Just right!
ecka2's review
4.0
http://frokenchristina.blogspot.se/2016/07/forberedelserna-av-chimamanda-ngozi.html
peelspls's review
4.0
I think this story humanized the characters we've been seeing on television for the last year or longer in a way that no other "authentic" or critical newscasts have done. In a way, the story made me wonder that who/what really captures the inner lives of those who experience widespread censure in the way Mr. Trump and his family have been facing. I also like how the story highlights exactly how the characters relate to each other. The author's style has been glorious in capturing every finery and detail, and even with a gentle guide to the character's constitutions, instead of letting everything be surmised by itself. Some of the notable mentions are how Melania relates to her husband's needs in private, how she notices that what her husband wants from a daughter are exactly what he would never tolerate from a wife, the use of "European" as a negative, out-worldly and still a lifestyle to be aspired to and the complete lack of closeness that Melania has with her frequent visitors and members of the household (Tiffany, Janelle, etc.)
sterrestars's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
An interesting, quick read, with clear parallels to Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway. Loved the writing, still hate the MC's, but it was nice how Adichie humanised Melania, and I giggled at her dislike of Ivanka and parts of Donald.
An interesting, quick read, with clear parallels to Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway. Loved the writing, still hate the MC's, but it was nice how Adichie humanised Melania, and I giggled at her dislike of Ivanka and parts of Donald.
engrossedreader's review against another edition
3.0
This 30 minute read was an entertaining one and coincidentally meant that I had to start a new shelf here at Goodreads: 'current affairs'. What does that say about me, that I don't read topical books?
I'm interested in 'events of political or social interest and importance happening in the world at the present time'.(Dictionary.com). I keep up with such events usually through news media rather than books
But back to the book. There's nothing new here be it wild gossip or slander. It's all you've probably imagined as being in the realms of possibility - given previous behaviour or read about. We have a day in the life of this relatively unknown woman married to the infamous boorish man who became President. Wry smile in places, perhaps one theme that you might think 'ah, this is perhaps a little different, should I go down the rabbit hole of internet research or reddit?' Other than that it's more of what you already know.
Narrator was fabulous. A fun short read.
I'm interested in 'events of political or social interest and importance happening in the world at the present time'.(Dictionary.com). I keep up with such events usually through news media rather than books
But back to the book. There's nothing new here be it wild gossip or slander. It's all you've probably imagined as being in the realms of possibility - given previous behaviour or read about. We have a day in the life of this relatively unknown woman married to the infamous boorish man who became President. Wry smile in places, perhaps one theme that you might think 'ah, this is perhaps a little different, should I go down the rabbit hole of internet research or reddit?' Other than that it's more of what you already know.
Narrator was fabulous. A fun short read.
gittav's review against another edition
3.0
Ever wondered what life might be like for Melania Trump? Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has a way with words and her imaginary day in the life of Melania is delightful. Political figures seemingly so familiar to us through their portrayal in the media, or in the Trump family's case the demonisation, are given a fresh breath of air. It's easy to forget politicians are human; let alone remember that their spouses and children have their own lives and needs. And they're not above family drama.
It's still beyond me why anybody would choose to share their lives with Donald (there are other outrageously wealthy men out there with less misogynistic/racist etc. personalities). For Melania, the benefits outweigh the downsides of such an arrangement.
It's still beyond me why anybody would choose to share their lives with Donald (there are other outrageously wealthy men out there with less misogynistic/racist etc. personalities). For Melania, the benefits outweigh the downsides of such an arrangement.
socorrobaptista's review against another edition
4.0
Narrado do ponto de vista de Melania Trump, esta pequena narrativa me trouxe uma perspectiva bem diferente acerca daquela famÃlia. Bastante interessante, e um pouco surpreendente.