Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie recently celebrated the release of her new novel, 'Dream Count', after more than a decade in the making. During her Harvard Square event, she shared her fears of not writing another novel, expressing immense gratitude for completing it. The book focuses on four interconnected Nigerian women navigating love and self-discovery during the pandemic, depicting their struggles and emotions. Adichie elaborates on the underlying themes, touching on the reflective nature of life and how unforeseen hardships can lead to significant personal insights and opportunities.
"At some point, I wasn't sure that I would ever write a novel again, and I was terrified. It was an unbearable thought..."
"'Dream Count' is about many things, about thinking about the other lives that we might have led. Sometimes, even amid hardships, we face opportunities for love and self-discovery."
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