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Liked It “The tales told are so poignant because they are so real. They tell of the Nigerian experience both at home and abroad. |
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“The tales told are so poignant because they are so real. They tell of the Nigerian experience both at home and abroad.
Antoi P wrote this review 57 minutes ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Brilliant!”
“Addicting.”
Jessica wrote this review 3 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Loved her style or narration.”
Sup S wrote this review 4 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“
ROMELLE wrote this review Tuesday, November 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
My impression of the book was that the title was not only beautiful but it is related to the twelve remarkable stories and was an easy read. The book seemed close up and personal to me like Adichie had with most of her characters – very real stuff. Adichie gave a synopsis of experiences not only in Nigeria but also America covering stories that explore the ties that brought together people (characters), and the Continent of Africa and the United States of America.
”“Brilliant”
Kendra R wrote this review Sunday, November 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The book consists of 12 short stories about both, life in Nigeria and the life of Nigerian immigrants abroad (mostly America). Having moved to the US herself at the age of 19, Adichie's first-hand accounts of the situations faced by Nigerian immigrants are realistic and insightful. I found the book immensely interesting and would definitely recommend it.”
miss t wrote this review Sunday, October 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“http://narendrapai.blogspot.com/2009/08/thing-around-your-neck.html”
Narendrapai wrote this review Friday, October 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“She said: 4 stars
Play Book Tag Shelf wrote this review Wednesday, October 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The Thing Around your Neck by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a collection of short contemporary stories on being Nigerian in a variety of settings that, as a reader, you will find riveting, thought provoking, and searching for more literature written by this amazing, young, multiple award-winning woman writer. Personally, I think that great literature is not only found in the winners of literary contests, but just as easily found in the runners-up and finalist areas as well. Happy reading!
”“I like.. nice read. adichie has done once more”
Mary Q wrote this review Wednesday, October 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I love this woman's writing, she just seems to get better and better with each publication. This collection of short stories are snippets of a Nigerian life full of frustrations, losses, achievements, and love. Adichie truly is a gifted writer. ”
She wrote this review Wednesday, September 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
