The Thing Around Your Neck by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

The Thing Around Your Neck

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

217 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories emotional reflective medium-paced
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A dazzling story collection from the best-selling author of Americanah and We Should All Be Feminists. In these twelve riveting stories, the award-winning Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie explores the ties that bind men and women, parents and children, Af...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,785 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
emotional 78%
sad 38%
challenging 37%
informative 34%
inspiring 24%
dark 21%
hopeful 17%
tense 14%
funny 10%
adventurous 9%
mysterious 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 28%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 49% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 36% | N/A: 15% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 43% | N/A: 8% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 13% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

4.21

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