Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 'Dream Count' Is Stuck In The Past | Defector
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 'Dream Count' marks her return after 12 years, presenting the stories of four women amid the challenges of the Covid era. Each character, from a travel writer to a haunted lawyer, faces various societal and personal adversities, often at the hands of men. Adichie's work sheds light on their struggles, highlighting a blend of nostalgia and critique toward feminism, revealing a stark reality of women's lives and how they navigate systemic issues intertwined with their relationships and expectations.
This is Adichie's first book in 12 years, and it captures the disconnected and often painful narratives of four very different women during the Covid era.
Adichie's understanding of womanhood emphasizes that while facing personal struggles, women are often let down by men, depicting a stark reality of their experiences.
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