A review by zzozra
Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

5.0

I am surprised that this book has not won more awards than it has. It's a captivating story that shares the personal and emotional experiences of the Biafran war through the eyes of fictional but realistically created characters. I learned a lot about the mindset of different individuals at the time and how they interacted with each other in a time of conflict. This book also brings in a bit of nuance with its literary confrontation of themes relevant to women's rights, keeping mutual respect and cultural expectations in the home. After finishing the novel, I did navigate to the movie adaptation, which was streaming in one of the popular apps. The film featured some of my favorite actors and was entertaining. But, the book is the real star and I highly recommend it.