A review by orchids
The Visit by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

dark reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

this short story was fine. i'm always a fan of alternate universes and speculative fiction, but this at times felt pretty surface-level. i felt like the story was more focused on the "what ifs" surrounding men being the minority gender rather than building complex characters that go beyond stereotypes and tropes. you could argue that this was done purposefully to make a point but still... i needed something more