A review by gracej66
Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I loved how openly and directly this book discussed issues of race in America, and also in Nigeria. It was interesting to see the contrast between how race is relevant in both places but in different ways. Adichie’s directness about the subject was refreshing and eye-opening, and put into words many feelings I’m sure many Black people have had but may not have been able to articulate. I also enjoyed seeing how thoroughly Adichie described the experiences of Ifemelu in the U.S. and Obinze in the UK. The carefully chosen anecdotes from their lives abroad gave a strong context for each character when they returned to Nigeria.
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