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A review by lucawartna
Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Heavy, important, and beautiful.
The novel follows three people through the 60s in Nigeria and Biafra. All the characters in this book are so well developed, and you really get to know them and change with them.
I learned a lot, and find myself now wanting to learn more, about the historical events, how it shaped people living it and also the world as a whole.
The book starts a bit slow; it took me a while to get caught up in the story. About 100 pages in I was hooked.
I definitely recommend this book!
The novel follows three people through the 60s in Nigeria and Biafra. All the characters in this book are so well developed, and you really get to know them and change with them.
I learned a lot, and find myself now wanting to learn more, about the historical events, how it shaped people living it and also the world as a whole.
The book starts a bit slow; it took me a while to get caught up in the story. About 100 pages in I was hooked.
I definitely recommend this book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Racism, Sexual violence, Violence, and War