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Category
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Fiction
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Author
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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Cover
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Paperback
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ISBN
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9780007200283
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Dimensions
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12.8*19.8 cm
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Weight
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311g
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Language
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English
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Pages
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433
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Publisher
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Harper Collins
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Country of origin
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India
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Description
Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a powerful novel set during the Nigerian Civil War (1967-1970), also known as the Biafran War. The story is told from the perspectives of three characters: Ugwu, a young boy from a rural village who becomes a houseboy for a university professor; Olanna, a beautiful and educated woman who joins the professor's family and becomes involved in the war; and Richard, a British expatriate and lover of Olanna’s twin sister, Kainene. The novel explores the impact of the war on these characters' lives, relationships, and identities, highlighting themes of love, loyalty, loss, and the horrors of conflict. Through rich storytelling, Adichie provides a profound and moving look at the human cost of war and the complexities of Nigerian history.
About the Author
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian writer and one of the most prominent contemporary voices in global literature. Born in 1977 in Enugu, Nigeria, she is known for her novels, short stories, and essays that explore themes such as identity, feminism, post-colonialism, and Nigerian history. Adichie's works include Purple Hibiscus, Half of a Yellow Sun, Americanah, and the essay We Should All Be Feminists. Her writing is celebrated for its deep insight into cultural and social issues, and she has won numerous awards, including the Orange Prize for Fiction. Adichie is also an outspoken advocate for gender equality and the power of storytelling to challenge societal norms.