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susan2424 's review for:
Half of a Yellow Sun
by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This novel is set during the Nigerian Civil War and contains explicit details of the horror and devastation caused by war. I listened to the audiobook but found it difficult to listen to at times, due to the subject matter. The author’s use of language, to set the tone and mood, was excellent. Whilst I could not enjoy this novel, due to the subject matter, I appreciate its importance and I was very moved by it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Child abuse, Death, Genocide, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Violence, War, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Pedophilia