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"Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a powerful novel that explores themes of race, identity, and belonging. It is a story of a young girl, Ifemelu, and boy, Obinze, from Nigeria.
Ifemelu moves to the United States to attend college and experiences a series of cultural shocks and identity crises as she navigates the complexities of American society.
Obinze's journey takes him to the UK after being denied a visa to the US, and his struggles to adjust to life as an undocumented immigrant.
Throughout the novel, the author tackles complex issues with sensitivity. She explores the challenges of being an immigrant and the ways in which race and culture intersect with identity. Adichie's writing is both powerful and insightful, and her characters are complex and deeply human. Her writing is both poetic and easy, making the readers immerse themselves in the world she is portraying and can establish a connect with the characters on a personal level.
Overall, "Americanah" is a beautifully written and emotionally resonant novel that offers a powerful commentary on race, identity, and the immigrant experience. It is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring these themes and delving into the complex and often messy world of human relationships. This novel does leave an impression on the reader.
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Writing within the writing was beautiful and that is what the book is about.
Americanah is a love story of Ifemelu and Obinze. Americanah is also a discussion about race, kinky hair, immigration, society and its social relationships, and life in Africa.. well Nigeria.The base story was good. Enough to keep you hooked. All the characters were real and interesting. But the writing within the writing was beautiful and that is what the book is about. I read that the story is based on the author’s own experiences when she encountered race in USA.Ifemelu’s thoughts, as she encounters various situations in her homeland and in a foreign country; as she invents and re-invents herself via her blogs, as expressed by the writer are what make the book so much more than just a story. The same goes for the experiences described by Obinze.The book talks about the difference between being black in Africa and being black elsewhere. The flow is quite seamless as the author takes us through different countries. It talks about very real situations of immigrant lifestyles and the changes that one goes through to try and fit in and the psychological upheavals it can cause. Everyone assumes that moving from a less developed country to a more developed one is a blessing and can only bring opportunities. But so many issues go unspoken. Adichie has not shied away from bringing them up.A great read, fairly fast paced, thought provoking and well written. I would recommend this book for sure.
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Reviewed in India on 22 February 2019
The base story was good. Enough to keep you hooked. All the characters were real and interesting. But the writing within the writing was beautiful and that is what the book is about. I read that the story is based on the author’s own experiences when she encountered race in USA.
Ifemelu’s thoughts, as she encounters various situations in her homeland and in a foreign country; as she invents and re-invents herself via her blogs, as expressed by the writer are what make the book so much more than just a story. The same goes for the experiences described by Obinze.
The book talks about the difference between being black in Africa and being black elsewhere. The flow is quite seamless as the author takes us through different countries. It talks about very real situations of immigrant lifestyles and the changes that one goes through to try and fit in and the psychological upheavals it can cause. Everyone assumes that moving from a less developed country to a more developed one is a blessing and can only bring opportunities. But so many issues go unspoken. Adichie has not shied away from bringing them up.
A great read, fairly fast paced, thought provoking and well written. I would recommend this book for sure.
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Writing within the writing was beautiful and that is what the book is about.
Reviewed in India on 22 February 2019
Americanah is a love story of Ifemelu and Obinze. Americanah is also a discussion about race, kinky hair, immigration, society and its social relationships, and life in Africa.. well Nigeria.Reviewed in India on 22 February 2019
The base story was good. Enough to keep you hooked. All the characters were real and interesting. But the writing within the writing was beautiful and that is what the book is about. I read that the story is based on the author’s own experiences when she encountered race in USA.
Ifemelu’s thoughts, as she encounters various situations in her homeland and in a foreign country; as she invents and re-invents herself via her blogs, as expressed by the writer are what make the book so much more than just a story. The same goes for the experiences described by Obinze.
The book talks about the difference between being black in Africa and being black elsewhere. The flow is quite seamless as the author takes us through different countries. It talks about very real situations of immigrant lifestyles and the changes that one goes through to try and fit in and the psychological upheavals it can cause. Everyone assumes that moving from a less developed country to a more developed one is a blessing and can only bring opportunities. But so many issues go unspoken. Adichie has not shied away from bringing them up.
A great read, fairly fast paced, thought provoking and well written. I would recommend this book for sure.
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