klwest21 's review for:

Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

4.0

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This book follows the lives of twin sisters in Nigeria in the late 1960s through their ups and downs. The themes of family, love, marriage, class, prejudice, education, war and adversity drew me into a tale with a unfamiliar backdrop. The depth of the characters is revealed when they are presented with ever increasing challenges. It left me thinking how I would react if I found myself in these situations? I also enjoyed the perception of the Western Media that was presented in the book. It is certainly a worthwhile read.