Adichie, Chimamanda Ngozi

Americanah (Collins Modern Classics) (Collins Modern Classics)

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ISBN 13:
9780008485177
author:
Adichie, Chimamanda Ngozi
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Fourth Estate Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
400
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 x 3.2 centimeters (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£11.01

Description

Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of identity, culture, and belonging. Set against the backdrop of Nigeria's tumultuous history and the author's own experiences as a Nigerian immigrant in the United States, the book follows the lives of two young lovers, Ifemelu and Obinze, as they navigate the challenges of growing up, finding their place in the world, and confronting the harsh realities of racism and oppression. As Ifemelu and Obinze's paths diverge and converge over the course of fifteen years, Adichie masterfully weaves together a rich tapestry of stories, experiences, and emotions, spanning three continents and multiple lives. With unflinching honesty and nuance, the author sheds light on the intricate web of relationships, power dynamics, and social hierarchies that shape our lives, and the difficult choices we must make to stay true to ourselves and our values. This is a deeply human and deeply urgent novel, one that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt the weight of their own identity, or the sting of injustice.

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