| Adichie's masterful technique uses a captivating love story to deliver a fierce political criticism of systemic racism in Western culture. She immerses the reader into the lives of two main protagonists, Ifemelu and Obinze, young lovers searching for each other after years apart and uses their stories as a platform for discussions of identity, success, and racial politics. Though the length may be intimidating, Adichie's wonderful craftsmanship moves the reader forward without getting trapped in drawn out, wordy scenes. Recommended for anyone looking to explore new perspectives of the inherently racist nature of American and European social and political institutions. |