A review by wossyboy
Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Harrowing and beautifully told tales of a war I was never taught about. Adichie is so talented at writing complex, flawed, yet loveable characters and I fell completley in love with Olanna.

This is a book moved me immeasurably, and I know it will sit with me for a long time.
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