Americanah

I just finished Americanah by Adichie. I’ve been through some past posts but just wanted to share my opinion.

Personally, I thought it was really good I would give it an 8/10. I’m not a big fan of the ending, before reaching the last part or two I was hoping they wouldn’t get back together in any sense; that they’d just meet up with a certain energy between both of them, thinking about what could have been. I think that would’ve been more realistic and more poetic, instead it was kind of hopelessly romantic (maybe I am just a pessimist). I also think it could’ve been shortened, although the writing was truly beautiful and the book has altered my way of thinking.

Also, not a critique just an observation, but I did not like Ifemelu. I saw someone say Adiche tried to make her a goddess, but I really disagree. Ifemelu is so realistic to me, and that’s why I’m able to dislike her. She’s rude and self-absorbed, but what really bothers me is how she conforms but then critiques the people who she conformed to.