Tariqah answers “Why is this book so popular when it is a...”

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.???

Tariqah There used to never be such a thing as a "stupid question" until you submitted this.

Obviously you just didn't understand the work, nor cared to. It's …moreThere used to never be such a thing as a "stupid question" until you submitted this.

Obviously you just didn't understand the work, nor cared to. It's not anyone else's problem, thus why it's as popular as it is and the author is benefiting so well. If her salary makes you green with envy, sit there with a green face and deal with it.(less)

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