Americanah

Americanah

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, 2014

Overview

From the award-winning author of Half of a Yellow Sun comes a compelling novel about love and race. It centers on a young Nigerian couple navigating difficult choices and challenges in the countries they adopt as home. As teenagers in Lagos, Ifemelu and Obinze fall in love amidst military dictatorship. Ifemelu departs for America to study, experiencing triumphs and defeats while confronting the concept of race. Obinze, unable to enter post-9/11 America, begins an undocumented life in London. Fifteen years later, their paths may cross again as Ifemelu returns to Nigeria, now a successful writer, and Obinze is a wealthy man.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in contemporary fiction exploring themes of race and identity.
• Those who enjoy stories about immigration and cultural adaptation.
• Fans of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's previous works.

Key features

• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 400
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Publication Year: 2014
• ISBN: 9780007356348