Citizen asked this question about Americanah:
Why is this book so popular when it is a lengthy, rambling mess of stories interspersed with lectures about race, society and culture? What happened to the idea of a great STORY, characters the reader can care about, conflict, rising action, etc.???
Lisa I agree, this book is very lengthy and a lot of rambling. Like others I am trying hard to force myself to finish reading this but Im waiting for it to…moreI agree, this book is very lengthy and a lot of rambling. Like others I am trying hard to force myself to finish reading this but Im waiting for it to get good. I am glad to know I am not the only one not feeling this book. (less)
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