Reviews

Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

nadine71c14's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring fast-paced

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

5.0

llacey's review against another edition

slow-paced

3.0

westonculture's review against another edition

5.0

My first Chimamanda. What an amazing writer. Interesting to read after The Sellout as it also addresses racism in America - but in such a different way.

corajvan's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

Inspiring and informative, extremely enjoyable

jack_wilson's review against another edition

challenging reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

legitimate_salvage's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

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

4.0

I don’t typically like literary fiction, it’s not super my speed but this was very well written and it’s obvious that Adichie is a master at writing a good, solid, realistic character. This is a solid story about identity and understanding yourself and the main character immigrating first form, then back really plates the whole story so well. 

blowp0p's review against another edition

3.0

Content warnings: Racism, classism, suicide attempt, infidelity

This was a good book. It took me a while to read it but it was still enjoyable. It gave me a view into a different perspective than what I'm typically use to.

I've got a lot of conflicting feelings about this book so until I sort them out this is all I'm going to put for now.

monicadee88's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

I didn't expect to enjoy this book as much as I did, or to get so invested in its characters. As it is, nothing much happens outside the regular, uninteresting life events of Ifemelu and Obinze, but Adichie's writing is  compelling and thought-provoking. The story makes the reader consider race in American society and the myriad ways in which racial lines are drawn and crossed. Although some parts felt bogged down in dialogue, the book overall is beautiful in its honesty and passion.

ruth_rb's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

alhelton's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.75