Karl answers “I am reading Americanah, and I'm about...”

A Goodreads user asked this question about Americanah:

I am reading Americanah, and I'm about half way through. If, for the protagonist, Nigeria is 100 % good, and the USA is 100% bad, why come to the States?

Karl Yeah, that's not at all what happens. In America she thinks about home in Nigeria. When she returns she brings with her her Americanisms and thinks fo…moreYeah, that's not at all what happens. In America she thinks about home in Nigeria. When she returns she brings with her her Americanisms and thinks fondly about them and also looks at Nigeria with a deeper critical eye. Which is the goddamn title of the book and what it means: Americanah. It's a word used to describe people like her.

Your comment is reactionary and just stupid.Also, try reading the whole book before you mouth off.(less)

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