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A review by teacupsandfirereads
Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
emotional
informative
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? No
3.0
Adichie is such a masterful writer. The depth and detail in her writing and characters is so good. I really enjoyed the first half of this book and then it kind of dropped off for me. I think it was when it took a dive into the deeper bits, I started to feel the weight of it. It did teach me about the history of Nigeria, which I enjoyed. Overall, another great book, but for me, it did not compare to Purple Hibiscus or Americannah.
Graphic: Death, Rape, Violence, and War
Moderate: Genocide and Sexual content
Minor: Infidelity and Excrement