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I was honestly pretty disappointed by this book compared to other books I have read by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. I think a large part of the issue was that I was expecting one story or at least interconnecting stories. Instead, although many similarities existed between characters, the stories themselves never overlapped. That being said, Adichie still tells each story beautifully and creates very deep characters and strong scenes in only a short story. I just wish a few of the short stories could have been extended into a book of overlapping stories instead.

chlocharlie's review against another edition

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challenging emotional informative reflective sad medium-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

3.0

Read for uni, not out of choice. As always, trans rights are human rights.

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challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? N/A
Strong character development? N/A

4.0

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Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

sndavis94's review against another edition

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dark emotional informative reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? N/A
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.25

amesish's review against another edition

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2.0

Read 40%. This is listed as a novel, but appears to be disparate short stories? I enjoyed some chapters much more than others, probably just a mismatch in my reading temperament at the moment.

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challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective relaxing sad tense

5.0

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