Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
The novel follows a young Nigerian woman who emigrates to the United States for a university education. While there, she experiences racism and begins blogging about her experiences as an African woman in America. Meanwhile, her high school sweetheart faces his own struggles in England and Nigeria. The story is a powerful exploration of race, immigration, and the complex nature of identity, love, and belonging.
The 849th greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 1139
Since this book was first published in 2013, there is a penalty of 62.4%. The age adjusted score is 428.26.
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