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# Cross-continental narrative Bestseller with 47K+ reviews Literary, thought-provoking prose Americanah

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## Summary

> 📚 Dive into the story everyone’s talking about—where love meets identity across continents!

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## Key Features

- • **Rich Character Arcs:** Follow Ifemelu and Obinze’s intertwined journeys across continents, love, and self-discovery.
- • **Engaging & Fast-Paced:** A compelling blend of romance, societal critique, and personal growth that keeps you hooked from start to finish.
- • **Deep Social Commentary:** Explores race, immigration, and identity with raw honesty—perfect for the socially conscious reader.
- • **Global Bestseller Status:** Ranked top 20K in Books & top 2K in Romance & Contemporary Fiction—join millions captivated worldwide.
- • **Authentic Cultural Insight:** Experience Nigeria and diaspora life through a masterful, personal lens that resonates beyond borders.

## Overview

Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a critically acclaimed, bestselling novel that explores complex themes of race, immigration, and identity through the lives of Ifemelu and Obinze. Set between Nigeria, the USA, and the UK, it combines literary elegance with a gripping narrative, making it a must-read for those seeking a profound and culturally rich story.

## Description

Americanah: The stunning and literary, cross-continental novel from global bestselling author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie : Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: desertcart.in: Books

Review: Romance & Racism - Another masterpiece from Chimamanda. Ifemalu, an educated and sophisticated college student in Nigeria, moves to the USA in pursuit of better prospects. She struggles to get a job, a work permit and then a green card. The author excellently narrates the sexual exploitation and racism in America, especially for blacks, whether American or non-American. Finally, when partially well off, she arrives home and starts fresh, but gets bored very fast. Here, she wants to patch things up with her old boyfriend, who is married and financially well settled. Overall, a good combination of love story, betrayals, frustration, and racism. Five stars. Dr Brij Mohan Author-Second Innings.
Review: Writing within the writing was beautiful and that is what the book is about. - Americanah is a love story of Ifemelu and Obinze. Americanah is also a discussion about race, kinky hair, immigration, society and its social relationships, and life in Africa.. well Nigeria. The base story was good. Enough to keep you hooked. All the characters were real and interesting. But the writing within the writing was beautiful and that is what the book is about. I read that the story is based on the author’s own experiences when she encountered race in USA. Ifemelu’s thoughts, as she encounters various situations in her homeland and in a foreign country; as she invents and re-invents herself via her blogs, as expressed by the writer are what make the book so much more than just a story. The same goes for the experiences described by Obinze. The book talks about the difference between being black in Africa and being black elsewhere. The flow is quite seamless as the author takes us through different countries. It talks about very real situations of immigrant lifestyles and the changes that one goes through to try and fit in and the psychological upheavals it can cause. Everyone assumes that moving from a less developed country to a more developed one is a blessing and can only bring opportunities. But so many issues go unspoken. Adichie has not shied away from bringing them up. A great read, fairly fast paced, thought provoking and well written. I would recommend this book for sure.

## Features

- As teenagers in Lagos, Ifemelu and Obinze fall in love. Their Nigeria is under military dictatorship, and people are fleeing the country if they can. The self-assured Ifemelu departs for America. There she suffers defeats and triumphs, finds and loses relationships, all the while feeling the weight of something she never thought of back home: race. Obinze had hoped to join her, but post-9/11 America will not let him in, and he plunges into a dangerous, undocumented life in London. Thirteen years
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## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #16,888 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,089 in Contemporary Fiction (Books) #1,849 in Romance (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 47,136 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Romance & Racism
*by D***N on 12 December 2025*

Another masterpiece from Chimamanda. Ifemalu, an educated and sophisticated college student in Nigeria, moves to the USA in pursuit of better prospects. She struggles to get a job, a work permit and then a green card. The author excellently narrates the sexual exploitation and racism in America, especially for blacks, whether American or non-American. Finally, when partially well off, she arrives home and starts fresh, but gets bored very fast. Here, she wants to patch things up with her old boyfriend, who is married and financially well settled. Overall, a good combination of love story, betrayals, frustration, and racism. Five stars. Dr Brij Mohan Author-Second Innings.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Writing within the writing was beautiful and that is what the book is about.
*by K***A on 22 February 2019*

Americanah is a love story of Ifemelu and Obinze. Americanah is also a discussion about race, kinky hair, immigration, society and its social relationships, and life in Africa.. well Nigeria. The base story was good. Enough to keep you hooked. All the characters were real and interesting. But the writing within the writing was beautiful and that is what the book is about. I read that the story is based on the author’s own experiences when she encountered race in USA. Ifemelu’s thoughts, as she encounters various situations in her homeland and in a foreign country; as she invents and re-invents herself via her blogs, as expressed by the writer are what make the book so much more than just a story. The same goes for the experiences described by Obinze. The book talks about the difference between being black in Africa and being black elsewhere. The flow is quite seamless as the author takes us through different countries. It talks about very real situations of immigrant lifestyles and the changes that one goes through to try and fit in and the psychological upheavals it can cause. Everyone assumes that moving from a less developed country to a more developed one is a blessing and can only bring opportunities. But so many issues go unspoken. Adichie has not shied away from bringing them up. A great read, fairly fast paced, thought provoking and well written. I would recommend this book for sure.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must Read!
*by G***L on 15 May 2023*

"Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a powerful novel that explores themes of race, identity, and belonging. It is a story of a young girl, Ifemelu, and boy, Obinze, from Nigeria. Ifemelu moves to the United States to attend college and experiences a series of cultural shocks and identity crises as she navigates the complexities of American society. Obinze's journey takes him to the UK after being denied a visa to the US, and his struggles to adjust to life as an undocumented immigrant. Throughout the novel, the author tackles complex issues with sensitivity. She explores the challenges of being an immigrant and the ways in which race and culture intersect with identity. Adichie's writing is both powerful and insightful, and her characters are complex and deeply human. Her writing is both poetic and easy, making the readers immerse themselves in the world she is portraying and can establish a connect with the characters on a personal level. Overall, "Americanah" is a beautifully written and emotionally resonant novel that offers a powerful commentary on race, identity, and the immigrant experience. It is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring these themes and delving into the complex and often messy world of human relationships. This novel does leave an impression on the reader.

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