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

dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

One of the most heart achingly emotional books I've read in a long time; like watching something you know will be unpleasant to watch but not being able to look away. I was completely invested in the characters as 3dimensional people, and in their lives as real and tangible lives.