Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
The novel is set in Nigeria during the Biafran War, exploring the impact of the conflict on the lives of its characters. The story is told from the perspective of three characters: a young houseboy, a radical university professor, and the professor's wealthy lover. The narrative delves into themes of love, race, and war, offering a vivid depiction of the horrors of conflict and the resilience of the human spirit.
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This book is on the following lists:
- 10th on The 21st Century's 12 Greatest Novels (BBC)
- 10th on The 100 best books of the 21st century (The Guardian)
- 32nd on 100 Best Books to Read by Women Authors (Good Housekeeping)
- 61st on Harvard Book Store Staff's Favorite 100 Books (Harvard Book Store)
- 98th on The 100 Best Books of the Decade(2000) (Times)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 100 Novels That Shaped Our World (BBC)
- Women's Prize for Fiction (Women's Prize for Fiction)
- Books of the Decade (The Guardian)
- Latitude Festival's Top 20 Books by Women (Latitude Festival goers)