A review by teaofleaves
The Thing Around Your Neck, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

challenging emotional 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? Yes

4.0

I quite liked the style of writing and it’s an interesting read. The short stories are all enjoyable in their own way and I find it so fascinating to read stories of different countries and parts of the world. I’ll definitely be reading more of Adichie’s work, and more world literature as well.  

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Slavery, Sexism, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Child death, Genocide, Death of parent, Religious bigotry, Adult/minor relationship, Gun violence, Forced institutionalization, Sexual harassment, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, and Infidelity

Minor: Racism, Incest, Blood, Homophobia, Fatphobia, Sexual content, Trafficking, Grief, Miscarriage, Police brutality, Infertility, and Pregnancy