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One of The New York Times Book Review's Ten Best Books of the Year
LONGLISTED 2015 - International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award
From the award-winning author of Half of a Yellow Sun, a dazzling new novel: a story of love and race centered around a young man and woman from Nigeria who face difficult choices and challenges in the countries they come to call home.
Fearless, gripping, at once darkly funny and tender, spanning three continents and numerous lives, Americanah is a richly told story set in today's globalized world: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's most powerful and astonishing novel yet.
- Format: Hardcover
- Author: Adichie, Chimamanda Ngozi
- ISBN: 9780307271082
- Condition: Used
- Dimensions: 9.48 x 1.56
- Number Of Pages: 496
- Publication Year: 2013
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The Discovery of Constructed Race
Kelley D. - 4 years 4 months agoThe book follows the story of two Nigerian people living abroad. They discover that outside their country is a constructed concept of 'blackness' that they had never experienced in their own society. Spectacularly written, the book challenges the reader's precepts about culture and race with every page. This book will alter your schemas.
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Nigerian girl makes good in America, then returns to Nigeria.
Jill W. - 5 years agoThis book makes an excellent book club book. There is so much to discuss: racism, Nigerian history, blogging, sex and romance, family dynamics, religion. This book is full of good, juicy topics for a great discussion. Adichie is a clever writer, in describing one character, she uses a play on words and concepts: There was something immodest about her modesty; it announced itself. This is a very full novel, with a unique voice. It is well worth the read!
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Breaking down love and racism.
Kristen B. - 5 years 9 months agoAt its heart, Americanah, winner of the 2013 National Book Critics Circle Award and selected as one of the 10 Best Books of the year by the New York Times Book Review, is a true love story. Ifemelu and Obinze are dating when Ifemelu moves to America. After searching for a job in America and having a bad experience, Ifemleu and Obinze fall apart. Americanah takes on the complex issues of race and love and breaks them down into simple ones - showing that there is nothing complex about either issue. Love is simply love and racism is simply hatred. This novel will surely become a great American classic.
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A Nigerian Woman’s Adventure in the US
Kyle H. - 6 years 3 months agoAmericanah follows the story of a Nigerian woman who lives decades in the US then returns home. She sees America from an outsider’s lens and turns her experience into a beloved blog on immigration and race. The writing is stunning. Each character is intricate and beautiful in her own way. Especially in 2020, this is important. #SummerReading
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Life-changing!
Alyssa T. - 6 years 4 months agoTruly one of the best books I’ve ever read. Adichie’s writing is so thought provoking, yet easy to read. After reading this, I immediately purchased more of her books!