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Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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jasratchford's review against another edition

Americanah is one of my absolute favourite books and this certainly didn’t disappoint. themes of love, class, the fleeting nature of intellectualism in the face of war. completely heartbreaking and detailed. the ending left me with a really striking sense of loss and emptiness after such a subtly twisting and slowing deteriorating story.

sophieeedj's review against another edition

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challenging emotional tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

meghodg's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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emselilly's review against another edition

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5.0

Adichie's writing is absolutely addictive in its beauty and wisdom. The characters and narrative leap out the pages. And what an intense and heart breaking story. The kind of book that takes over your life while reading it.