judyapneeb's profile picture

judyapneeb 's review for:

Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
4.0

I finished this earlier this week and I needed time to consider the story. Americanah is a brilliant narrative about immigration; how we change when we enter a new country and who we become when we return to our old life. This book is also a comedy of manners. I was reminded of the humor in Jane Austen's Emma, how society has specific rules and it's up to us to laugh and point out our failings. The ending is what gives me pause. I found myself growing annoyed with the characters even as they went through the paces of what was a forgone conclusion. I generally enjoyed the book and I will be reading other titles by Ms. Adichie in the future.