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A review by kmnva
Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
This was so challenging. I had to stop listening several times as it was so heavy. I can’t even begin to fathom what it would be like to experience any of it.
I questioned life, meaning, love, friendships, parenting, sex, forgiveness, discrimination, death, trauma and grief. All these topics were explored in a way that was jarring. But not in a way that felt like it was just for shock value.
The timeline shifting probably serves a purpose that eludes me, but is the only reason I gave this a 4.75 instead of a 5. I think I would’ve enjoyed this more in print form as it would’ve given me time to absorb certain names and places and find meaning in the timeline shifts.
I questioned life, meaning, love, friendships, parenting, sex, forgiveness, discrimination, death, trauma and grief. All these topics were explored in a way that was jarring. But not in a way that felt like it was just for shock value.
The timeline shifting probably serves a purpose that eludes me, but is the only reason I gave this a 4.75 instead of a 5. I think I would’ve enjoyed this more in print form as it would’ve given me time to absorb certain names and places and find meaning in the timeline shifts.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Violence, Gun violence, and War