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Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
3.0
Like many litfics, Americanah follows our main character through several years of her life without having a central plot. While this is interesting, it means that the most interesting storylines of the book are often resolved in only a few chapters. This can be effective when the main character's story or prose are gripping enough but the conclusion of the main character's story is given away immediately through a time jump chapter. The prose is fine but not enough to carry the story.
The highlight of the book is the author's insight into the parts of American culture that she is offput and confused by. These statements are everything from heartbreaking to humorous. I enjoyed the book and am glad I read it but felt myself having to remind myself to pick it up rather than being drawn to it.
The highlight of the book is the author's insight into the parts of American culture that she is offput and confused by. These statements are everything from heartbreaking to humorous. I enjoyed the book and am glad I read it but felt myself having to remind myself to pick it up rather than being drawn to it.