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Historical Fiction· Nigeria

Half of a Yellow Sun

by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Aggregate Editorial Score83/100
★Women's Prize for Fiction
Published 2007500 pagesEnglish

About This Book

Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a landmark work of historical fiction, first published in 2007. Two sisters experience the Biafran War of the 1960s from different vantage points—one connected to an Igbo intellectual, the other a servant—in Adichie's Women's Prize-winning novel. A sweeping, deeply humane account of a neglected African war that also explores love, loyalty, and the violence of nation-making. Themes of Biafra, Nigeria, war run through the work. The book has received recognition from Women's Prize for Fiction 2007.

Awards & Recognition

Women's Prize for Fiction
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About the Author
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Nigeria
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Half of a Yellow Sun about?

Two sisters experience the Biafran War of the 1960s from different vantage points—one connected to an Igbo intellectual, the other a servant—in Adichie's Women's Prize-winning novel. A sweeping, deeply humane account of a neglected African war that also explores love, loyalty, and the violence of nation-making.

Who wrote Half of a Yellow Sun?

Half of a Yellow Sun was written by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, from Nigeria. First published in 2007.

What awards has Half of a Yellow Sun won?

Half of a Yellow Sun has received the following awards and honours: Women's Prize for Fiction 2007.

Is Half of a Yellow Sun worth reading?

Half of a Yellow Sun is a widely acclaimed work with strong critical consensus, with an aggregate editorial score of 81/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in Biafra, Nigeria, war.