fiction science fiction short stories reflective fast-paced

50 minutes | first published 2021

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As a powerful matriarchy reshapes the world, two men—old friends—confront the past and future in a bracing speculative short story by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, author of Americanah. One night in Lagos, two former friends reunite. Obinna is a du...
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Summary of 651 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
challenging 27%
emotional 18%
sad 14%
tense 14%
dark 9%
funny 9%
inspiring 7%
informative 5%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 31% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.62

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