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Short Stories· Nigeria

The Thing Around Your Neck

by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
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Published 2009English
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About This Book

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's The Thing Around Your Neck (2009) stands as one of the most significant works of short stories of its era. A landmark work of short fiction, The Thing Around Your Neck by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (2009) demonstrates the power of the short story to capture life's essential moments.

Book Details

AuthorChimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Published2009
Country of Origin🇳🇬 Nigeria
LanguageEnglish
Category📄 Short Stories
ISBN9781407440262
Editorial Score30/100
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📄 Short Stories

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Country of Origin

🇳🇬 Nigeria

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Awards & Recognition

Kirkus Reviews
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200930
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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