Eight years ago the Nigerian author's reputation took a hit. Now she's back to remind us why she's still a feminist icon

Nigerian American writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie published her third novel, “Americanah,” which cemented her reputation as an international literary star. Since then, she has published an epistolary book on feminism,

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s “Dream Count” feels like a homecoming. The Nigerian author’s first work of longform fiction in over a decade reminds us of the sharp wisdom and sturdy empathy that have made her one of the most celebrated voices in fiction.

In Dream Count, Adichie tells the interlaced stories of three women, chronicling their choices, aspirations, desires, and disappointments.