Imani ♥ ☮'s Reviews > Americanah

It took awhile but I finally did it. I read it. It's probably one of the best books I've ever read.

I'm not sure if I can put in words how much I love Adichie's writing or how she so placed me in the shoes of Ifumelu and Obinze. I loved each of these characters and watching them grow up was amazing.

There's so much about Nigeria that I didn't know before I read this and it makes me want to read more literature from West Africa in general and Nigeria more specifically. But while Americanah is educational in its own right (at least for Americans like me who don't know any better) it's also just pure entertainment. The protagonists are lively, witty and sarcastic in the best way. They embody struggle and Adichie doesn't try to glamourize their struggles either. I'm not sure I've read a book that was so starkly real. Even the romance proved to be Real. While lush, it was realistic and that was refreshing.

I look forward to reading more of Adichie's work. Thanks Chimamanda :)