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The second narrative I enjoyed much more. The protagonist is active, though unlikeable for large parts of the narrative. It also suffers again by being a pity piece - until the latter half. Now the story, I think, begins. The protagonist is learning, growing, reflecting. Finding strength and embracing change.
I hope there’s more of this to come, much more enjoyable and compelling!
— Jan 09, 2026 02:23PM
I hope there’s more of this to come, much more enjoyable and compelling!
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So far, I’ve not liked the first protagonist. All I can say is that I pity her. But she doesn’t particularly engage me as a compelling subject, which is a shame, because I find it can take me out of what seems to be below the surface? Or am I reading into it something that’s not quite there?
Sometimes I’ve found the dialogue clunky and a touch polemic, which is odd; Adichie is clearly a very talented writer.
— Jan 03, 2026 03:04PM
Sometimes I’ve found the dialogue clunky and a touch polemic, which is odd; Adichie is clearly a very talented writer.
