A review by monicadee88
Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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.