The Thing Around Your Neck by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

The Thing Around Your Neck

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie with Adjoa Andoh (Narrator)

6 hours, 49 minutes • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

The main characters in Adichie's short stories are Nigerians of varied ages and lifestyles. Narrator Adjoa Andoh spins the tales in the voices of the main characters, allowing the listener to envision them and travel with them through their life s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,433 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
emotional 79%
challenging 40%
sad 40%
informative 32%
inspiring 25%
dark 22%
hopeful 18%
tense 14%
adventurous 8%
funny 8%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 26%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 36% | N/A: 16% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 43% | N/A: 7% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 13% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

4.21

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