Overview

• Dream Count marks Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's return to fiction after more than ten years, focusing on the intertwined lives of four African women.
• The novel examines themes of love, power, identity, and the societal pressures faced by women, particularly in the contexts of Nigeria and the United States.
• Adichie’s characters include a travel writer, a lawyer, a banker, and a housekeeper, each confronting personal and cultural challenges shaped by their relationships and ambitions.
• The book features a fictionalized account inspired by the Dominique Strauss-Kahn case, highlighting issues of power dynamics and justice through the perspective of a Guinean immigrant character.
• Critics have praised Dream Count for its nuanced portrayal of complex characters and its exploration of motherhood, friendship, and the costs of societal expectations on women.