bennysbooks's Reviews (668)


Every story in this book was enjoyable to different degrees. They were captivating, a few left me breathless. But reading the final story, The Headstrong Historian, after having previously read Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart...was magical. I highly recommend reading it before you read this book, or at least before you reach the last story. It will be worth your while, and truly highlights Adichie's prowess.

2018:
Beautiful and terrifying, like a good fairytale should be. It was like reading through a veil, in the best way possible.

2023:
I've been nervous to re-read this, but I needn't have been. It was everything I remembered it to be. I cannot wait to finally finish the series.