Title: Half of a Yellow Sun
Book Author: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Summary: Half of a Yellow Sun powerfully brings to life the Nigerian Civil War, which took place between 1967 and 1970 and is widely known as the Biafran War.
The story revolves around three main characters Olanna, Odenigbo and Ugwu.
Olanna is a privileged Nigerian woman who returns to Nigeria after studying abroad. She becomes involved with the revolutionary professor Odenigbo.
Odenigbo is a passionate intellectual and activist advocating for the Biafran cause. His relationship with Olanna is central to the narrative.
Ugwu is a young boy from a rural village who becomes Odenigbo’s houseboy. His perspective offers insight into the impact of the war on ordinary people.
As the war escalates, the characters’ lives undergo profound changes, deeply affected by the unfolding conflict.
Meanwhile, Olanna and Odenigbo face significant challenges, as both personal struggles and external forces put their relationship to the test.
Ugwu experiences the brutal realities of war, moving from innocence to a harsh understanding of survival and loss.
Through intertwining stories, the novel explores themes of love, loyalty, betrayal, and the effects of colonialism and nationalism.
Publisher: Vintage
Genre: Literary fiction, Contemporary fiction and African Literature
ISBN 10: 1400095204
ISBN 13: 978-1400095209
Year of Publication: 2007
Date of Publication: September 4, 2007
Pages: 543
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