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Chimamanda Ngochie is undoubtedly one of the coolest writers to emerge from modern Africa. While she does not deviate much from the lives, joys and sorrows of Nigerians in her third book, it is amazing how one can evoke so many emotions and tell so many stories out of a limited pan. Highly recommended. Also by her - The Purple Hibiscus and Half of a Yellow Sun. Go READ !!
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Chimamanda Ngochie is undoubtedly one of the coolest writers to emerge from modern Africa. While she does not deviate much from the lives, joys and sorrows of Nigerians in her third book, it is amazing how one can evoke so many emotions and tell so many stories out of a limited pan. Highly recommended. Also by her - The Purple Hibiscus and Half of a Yellow Sun. Go READ !!
A set of interesting short stories about Nigerians at home and abroad. There is a glimpse into the rot, corruption, injustice and poverty that persist in Nigeria. Adichie also highlights different aspects of the immigrant experience in America, the hope of a life with greater economic possibilities interspersed with the struggle to fit in to a new culture.
Each story is captivating and they display the same great writing and depth of characters I expect from Ms. Adichie. I initially thought that these short stories couldn't have the length to deliver the power of Half of a Yellow Sun. I was pleasantly surprised that I was wrong. The intertwining of Igbo language and culture adds so much to each story. I believe I will reread these stories many...more
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