I wouldn’t say this is Adichie’s best work, but I can see why so many people think that, it does have a bit of something for everyone. For me it was slightly too cliché and predictable. The characters were as delightful as any of her characters, of course, and I will say the ending was perfect within this context and I’m glad she didn’t complicate it more.

Storyline aside, this is a fantastic commentary on the cultural and historical differences between black peoples across the globe, particularly Nigerians and Americans. It is obviously not the whole perspective, but it looks at “being black” and race in such an educational way, without any disrespect toward either... I don’t know how Adichie does it actually, it’s wildly impressive (I mean, she has spent her whole life between Nigeria and the States, but still! She is incredibly talented). She merely shows you the truths and experiences through the characters, without any judgment or prejudice. I found all of this incredibly interesting as an American (especially as a white American); our view on race and the African American is obviously shaped by our history and experiences, but it is very different from what Nigerians know and have experienced. It’s a novel, but it’s also an intricate dissection of culture. Highly recommended for the perspective and cultural awareness and knowledge it will give to the reader.