_mininbooks_'s review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
sweekune's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
3.75/5
Audiobook narrated by Adepero Oduye.
Short but powerful. A woman gives birth to her baby. She reflects on many aspects of her life and the reality of being a black woman and black mother in the modern day.
- There are layers and layers of thought, feeling and reflection in just over an hour of book. So many subjects are looked at fleetingly but intently: the duplicity of parenthood, men's knowledge of how female bodies work, relationship changes and expectations, family changes and upheaval, pregnancy and its strains, pains, joys and worries.
- As a mother, this resonated with me. Birthing a baby is more than just the physiological process and everything about your life will affect how you manage, feel about and approach aspects of bringing life.
Short and reflective. Would be great for readers looking for books that make you think.
Audiobook narrated by Adepero Oduye.
Short but powerful. A woman gives birth to her baby. She reflects on many aspects of her life and the reality of being a black woman and black mother in the modern day.
- There are layers and layers of thought, feeling and reflection in just over an hour of book. So many subjects are looked at fleetingly but intently: the duplicity of parenthood, men's knowledge of how female bodies work, relationship changes and expectations, family changes and upheaval, pregnancy and its strains, pains, joys and worries.
- As a mother, this resonated with me. Birthing a baby is more than just the physiological process and everything about your life will affect how you manage, feel about and approach aspects of bringing life.
Short and reflective. Would be great for readers looking for books that make you think.
anneduff's review against another edition
5.0
WOW!! How can someone convey so much in so few words? This is an exceptional short story that left me wanting more. Read it. You won't be sorry.
vibecalledjess's review against another edition
5.0
Elegant and poignant
Beautifully written short story on the conflicting depth of emotions that Zikora experiences, through childbirth and her reflections on loss and her complicated relationship with her mom.
Beautifully written short story on the conflicting depth of emotions that Zikora experiences, through childbirth and her reflections on loss and her complicated relationship with her mom.
readingwithkaitlyn's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Pregnancy, Medical trauma, Medical content, and Misogyny
Moderate: Grief, Abortion, Toxic relationship, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Death, Sexual content, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Excrement, Body horror, Religious bigotry, Rape, Injury/Injury detail, Infidelity, Vomit, Blood, Racism, and Miscarriage
flaviasantos's review against another edition
5.0
Only problem is that it ended too fast.
Chimamanda always making us feel shit.
Chimamanda always making us feel shit.
fidoe's review against another edition
4.0
Week 53 Book 101
Zikora by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Rating: 4/5
Adichie is such na articulate writer, whose books always touch my heart. Zikora is a short story about a woman who is abandoned by her perfect boyfriend the moment she becomes pregnant. I could relate to it even more as I'm pregnant myself at the moment. A beautiful read, even if the ending left me wanting more. Must read, available on Kindle unlimited.
Zikora by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Rating: 4/5
Adichie is such na articulate writer, whose books always touch my heart. Zikora is a short story about a woman who is abandoned by her perfect boyfriend the moment she becomes pregnant. I could relate to it even more as I'm pregnant myself at the moment. A beautiful read, even if the ending left me wanting more. Must read, available on Kindle unlimited.