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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- Published
- 2006
- Nationality
- Nigerian
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 433
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- Az Aranyló Fél Napkorong
- Medio Sol Amarillo
- Medio sol amarillo
- Meio Sol Amarelo
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- 60th on Honorable Mention - The 25 Masterpieces of World Literature That Will Define the 21st Century (25-250) (Télérama)
- 61st on Harvard Book Store Staff's Favorite 100 Books (Harvard Book Store)
- 62nd on The 100 Best Novels Of All Time In English (The Guardian)
- 96th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 98th on The 100 Best Books of the Decade(2000) (Times)
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