Americanah

to start, I absolutely LOVED this story. While originally advertised as a romance, I felt like the book read less like a love story and more a classic journey of self discovery. Ifemelu is clearly such a nuanced and intelligent character, yet she faces hurdle after hurdle in America. From racist classmates to rich, white boyfriends, Ifemelu is confronted with race and the idea of “blackness” for the first time. While some haters felt that the book was “too preachy” about race and “wasn't what [the haters] signed up for”, all I can say is— WHAT DO YOU EXPECT?! This isn't JUST a love story. This is a story about immigration! This is a story about blackness! This is a story about Nigeria! This is a story about HAIR! If you wanted to read a book that makes you comfortable and ignores some of the most pressing issues of today, go read something else!