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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?
Carol Gordon Ekster I don't think the book was saying that at all. I think it did a wonderful job of portraying how difficult it is for immigrants to leave their country …moreI don't think the book was saying that at all. I think it did a wonderful job of portraying how difficult it is for immigrants to leave their country of origin. Many parts of life were "better" for her in the US...but she longed for the sweetness of the familiar and "home". (less)
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by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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