“Outstanding book.” “The author captured the experience of non-American blacks so well.” “The blog as a vehicle was an excellent literary device.” “The characters were so well-drawn; I didn’t want to say goodbye to them at the end.”
All six of us at the Baker’s Dozen book group tonight were enthusiastic about Americanah, Chimamanda Ngozi
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Photograph: David Levenson/Getty Images
Adichie’s latest novel that was just awarded the National Book Critics Award for 2013. Have you read it?
I get a second chance to discuss it next week at another book club I belong to, of Mount Holyoke alumnae who live in the area. Being the expert on Nigeria is always fun. I love sharing what I know about a country that feels like home to me. I can tell people how to pronounce the Igbo names, and usually I know what they mean too.
I like the Guardian’s review of Americanah. It is thorough and thoughtful.
