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misty_kb's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Violence
Moderate: Racism, Religious bigotry, Colonisation, War, and Classism
Minor: Sexual content, Slavery, and Sexual harassment
robinks's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I enjoyed this collection of short stories immensely. Adichie has a way of describing characters and explaining aspects of the plot that is not overwhelming. Also, most of these stories had little twists that kept me on my toes!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Racism, Rape, Violence, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Moderate: Incest, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, and Deportation
mikki_9's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Grief, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Classism
Minor: Blood