Fri Apr 04 15:44:03 UTC 2025: ## Adichie’s New Novel Explores Global Dreams Amidst Political Crackdown
**NEW YORK, NY** – Award-winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s highly anticipated new novel, *Dream Count*, offers a timely exploration of the lives and dreams of four women across the US, Nigeria, and Guinea. The book, her first novel in over a decade, delves into familiar themes of gender, immigration, class, and free speech, themes that resonate deeply with the current political climate.
In a recent interview on UpFront with Redi Tlhabi, Adichie discussed *Dream Count* and its relevance to the escalating crackdown on pro-Palestinian speech in the US. This crackdown, which includes arrests, deportations, and visa revocations for international students, raises serious questions about the future of education and academic freedom. Tlhabi and Adichie explored how this politically charged atmosphere has influenced Adichie’s writing and the overall message of her new work. *Dream Count* is now available.
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