The Visit by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

50 minutes first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories speculative fiction reflective fast-paced
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As a powerful matriarchy reshapes the world, two men—old friends—confront the past and future in a bracing speculative short story by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, author of Americanah. One night in Lagos, two former friends reunite. Obinna is a du...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,364 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
challenging 28%
emotional 17%
sad 13%
tense 13%
funny 12%
dark 10%
informative 8%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
hopeful 2%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 26%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 34% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.71

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