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Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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andisocial90's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional informative reflective medium-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? Yes

5.0

schnauzermum's review against another edition

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5.0

I reread this for a work book group, and it was as good second time round. The characters are very well drawn, complex people and I cared about what happened to them. Well written.

aurora_because's review against another edition

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5.0

Let's start of with the fact that I adore Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's writing so, so much. Her characters have depth and emotion, and she does a phenomenal job of bringing the reader in to their experiences.

But I did not realize I was getting myself into an 18 how audiobook with this one.

But wow, what a story.
A civil war. Romance. Betrayal. Family dynamics. Incredible. I was riveted throughout the entire book.

ragnatela's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-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

A poignant narration about fighting and letting go, I was truly moved towards the end.

lhbrandes's review against another edition

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challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective sad 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

4.75

ruutendoo's review against another edition

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5.0

there is seriously so so so much i could say about this book but i’ll keep it short - this was incredible but god it was a lot. practically every single character did something that i hated at least once, which is maybe what makes it so good. the events that took place made me feel so many different emotions, both good and bad, but i loved it.