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 814th greatest book of all time
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This book is on the following lists:
- 4th on Quintessential American Fiction, According to the Rest of the World (Literary Hub)
- 11th on Top 10 Fiction Books of the Decade(2010) (Entertainment Weekly)
- 13th on The 21st Century's 12 Greatest Novels (BBC)
- 25th on The 20 Best Novels of the Decade (2010s) (Literary Hub)
- 28th on The 40 Best Novels of the 2010s (Paste Magazine)
- 96th on The Greatest Books of All Time (Reader's Digest)
- 348th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Boston Public Library: Top Fiction and Non-Fiction Books of the 2010s (Boston Public Library)
- The Great American Novels (The Atlantic)
- 87 Books Written by Women That Are So Good, You Won't Be Able to Put Them Down (Pop Sugar)
- 222 Best Books of All Time That Deserve a Spot on Your Bookshelf, With Picks from Bestselling Authors and Indie Booksellers (Parade)
- The Great American Read (PBS)
- The New Vanguard (New York Times)
- The Best Fiction Books of the 2010s (Time)
- National Book Critics Circle Award - Fiction (National Book Critics Circle)
- 100 Best Books of the Decade so Far (2010-2015) (Oyster Books)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)