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Dream Count
by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
The is my favorite book by Adichie yet!
It focuses on the lives of four different women: Chiamaka, Zikora, Omelogor, and Kadiatou. Each woman, I believe, is in their late 30s/ early 40s remembering the events of their life that brought them to where they are now within the midst of COVID and lockdown. Chiamaka is a travel writer, born originally in Nigeria but currently living in Maryland, USA. Zikora is Chiamaka’s lawyer friend living in DC but also originally from Nigeria. Omelogor is Chiamaka’s cousin, former banker but current consultant and blogger, living in Abuja, Nigeria and Kadiatou is Chiamaka’s housemaid originally from Guinea. Each woman is single, some with kids, some without, narrating the pains and joys of their lives.
I was already in love with this book after the first 10 pages. Reading this as a Nigerian-American, the book was so relatable and so funny. The jabs that were made at both Americans and Nigerians made me laugh out loud many times throughout the book. The characterizations of the aunties and the general banter between the characters were also enjoyable to read. In a podcast I listen to, Adichie mentioned that it was intentional that she wrote from the point of view of women and that the perspectives of the men were left out. I absolutely loved that, especially since the book is heavily centered around each of their love lives. And with each character’s chapter, I felt like I was living their life.
The book was very sad at times though and I can see how Adichie wrote this story out of the grief she was/is feeling for her mother’s death. The book was heavy, yet warm - like a weighted blanket and it was absolutely beautiful to read. I can see myself reading this book over and over and over again - 4.5 stars!
It focuses on the lives of four different women: Chiamaka, Zikora, Omelogor, and Kadiatou. Each woman, I believe, is in their late 30s/ early 40s remembering the events of their life that brought them to where they are now within the midst of COVID and lockdown. Chiamaka is a travel writer, born originally in Nigeria but currently living in Maryland, USA. Zikora is Chiamaka’s lawyer friend living in DC but also originally from Nigeria. Omelogor is Chiamaka’s cousin, former banker but current consultant and blogger, living in Abuja, Nigeria and Kadiatou is Chiamaka’s housemaid originally from Guinea. Each woman is single, some with kids, some without, narrating the pains and joys of their lives.
I was already in love with this book after the first 10 pages. Reading this as a Nigerian-American, the book was so relatable and so funny. The jabs that were made at both Americans and Nigerians made me laugh out loud many times throughout the book. The characterizations of the aunties and the general banter between the characters were also enjoyable to read. In a podcast I listen to, Adichie mentioned that it was intentional that she wrote from the point of view of women and that the perspectives of the men were left out. I absolutely loved that, especially since the book is heavily centered around each of their love lives. And with each character’s chapter, I felt like I was living their life.
The book was very sad at times though and I can see how Adichie wrote this story out of the grief she was/is feeling for her mother’s death. The book was heavy, yet warm - like a weighted blanket and it was absolutely beautiful to read. I can see myself reading this book over and over and over again - 4.5 stars!