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.???
Jeannine I have to say I am struggling to get through this. About 150 pages in. Boring writing. I really don't care about the characters. Not interested in the…moreI have to say I am struggling to get through this. About 150 pages in. Boring writing. I really don't care about the characters. Not interested in their culture. (less)
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