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amycwr's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
tighills's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-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
4.0
sarahqleonard's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
dioslotus's review against another edition
5.0
I was captivated from the moment I started this novel. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaks so many truths and finds an interesting way to portray subjects, such as race in America. Her writing style makes the reader feel as though they are a part of this story and all I can say it is one of my favorite reads of the year and one of my favorite novels period.
Definitely recommend!
Definitely recommend!
hannahgreep's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.5
sydneycarton's review against another edition
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? It's complicated
4.0
pikusonali's review against another edition
4.0
There is a surreal sort of quality to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's writing; something that lures you towards it with a force so strong, it's irresistible.
Americanah is one such masterpiece, a study of immigrants and immigration. A study of being a stranger in an unknown land. A study of the psyche of a country, of a culture. A vast and fascinating exodus.
I loved the heroine of the story – Ifemelu, a strong, independent, hard-headed woman whose life in so many ways is relatable. Her struggles at home, her struggles abroad, and her final acceptance of her identity is both saddening and heart-warming. Parallel to her story, runs the the arc of Obinze – the love of her life and together with them we are taken on a journey of self-discovery.
Written in an absorbing language and a magnetic pull of words, this is a beautiful novel, as beautiful as the author. Perhaps her best.
Americanah is one such masterpiece, a study of immigrants and immigration. A study of being a stranger in an unknown land. A study of the psyche of a country, of a culture. A vast and fascinating exodus.
I loved the heroine of the story – Ifemelu, a strong, independent, hard-headed woman whose life in so many ways is relatable. Her struggles at home, her struggles abroad, and her final acceptance of her identity is both saddening and heart-warming. Parallel to her story, runs the the arc of Obinze – the love of her life and together with them we are taken on a journey of self-discovery.
Written in an absorbing language and a magnetic pull of words, this is a beautiful novel, as beautiful as the author. Perhaps her best.
eri_and_zelda's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
rosiefpb's review against another edition
4.0
Another African-In-America book, but quite different from We Need New Names. Maybe not quite as good in terms of the subtleties of emotions, but with more of a story going for it. I liked the progression and the secondary characters particularly.