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Americanah

Book • 1969
Americanah is a story about Ifemelu, a young Nigerian woman who leaves her home and her first love, Obinze, to start a new life in America.

The novel explores her struggles with cultural adaptation, racial identity, and the complexities of being a black African in the United States.

Meanwhile, Obinze faces his own challenges as an undocumented immigrant in London.

The book delves into themes of love, identity, and the African diasporic experience, ultimately leading to a reunion in a newly democratic Nigeria where Ifemelu and Obinze rekindle their passion for each other and their homeland.

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Mentioned in 9 episodes

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Sam Fragoso
as Adichie's most popular novel, winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award.
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Felix Oberholzer-Gee
after recently finishing it, highlighting the experience of a Nigerian person in the US.
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as a top 10 book and a tour de force.
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as a fictional book about a young female student's experience studying in the United States.
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as the author of several award-winning novels and non-fiction books.
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Patricia Martin
en comparaison avec le roman de Leïla Slimani, soulignant la prise de conscience identitaire de l'héroïne.
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