Pedro 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?

Pedro Laura: the answer to your question is in the book. The writer throws lights and shadows on both countries. It cools down the third world myth that mig…moreLaura: the answer to your question is in the book. The writer throws lights and shadows on both countries. It cools down the third world myth that migrating to USA is a magical solution. And it anticipates your feeling about foreign residents' criticism. (less)

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