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claraburns's review against another edition
challenging
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Americana was so well written! I really enjoyed reading it but at times it got a bit boring or just hard to read. I think it’s an important book as it reflects on America in the early 2000’s and how the main character was treated by others. I also love how the romance in the book is a side plot and that the main plot is the main character trying to find herself.
lorraine78's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
skynet666's review against another edition
4.0
This was a very interesting book with engaging characters and a plethora of views on being black in America. At times it felt as if the story tried to cover too much ground and I wasn't as interested in the male character who got little play compared to the female. However, I learned a lot from the book and enjoyed reading it.
aurianet's review against another edition
4.5
Americanah est un livre à l'intrigue simple et à la narration poignante qui nous tient en haleine. Le regard d'à la fois d'Ifelemu et d'Obinze, ainsi que les aller-retours permanants entre le passé et le présent réussissent à capter l'attention du lecteur. En tout cas, c'est ce que j'en ai pensé. Ce roman traite à la fois du sujet de l'amour, mais aussi de celui de l'exil, de l'identité. Ces deux derniers sujets sont traité avec un humour assez ironique pour se rendre compte de leur importance. Enfin bref, c'est une œuvre que je recommande vivement à quiconque souhaite mener une réflexion sur la réalité (d'après Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie ) des diaspora africaines dans l'occident, ou, ce que signifie être perçu comme un "autre" dans la société américaine.
aprilnnp's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars. I wanted to love this book so much. But I just didn’t. I didn’t hate it, it was just … fine. I don’t know if it was timing or mood or life in general or what, but it took me AGES to finish and I just never fully got into it. Maybe at another time I’ll try it again, and I’m definitely not counting out other works by this author, but unpopular opinion, this one just didn't land for me.
misimiska's review against another edition
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
eloiseatthelibrary's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I'm not sure how I felt about this book, and I don't know if that was the book or me. I enjoyed the story and reading from different perspectives, but I don't think this is a story that will stay with me. Ambivalent but I would maybe read again.
0iana's review against another edition
Got booooooring, maybe reading another time
sareidle's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault