Half of a Yellow Sun

Description

Title: Half of a Yellow Sun
Author: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Publisher: Fourth Estate Ltd (2007)
Format: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9780007200283

Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a powerful and critically acclaimed historical novel set during the Nigerian Civil War of the late 1960s.

The story follows several unforgettable characters whose lives become deeply intertwined as political tensions escalate into war. Ugwu, a village boy working as a houseboy; Olanna, a university professor’s partner from a wealthy family; and Richard, a British writer fascinated by Nigerian culture—all find their lives transformed by the devastating conflict.

As the newly declared nation of Biafra struggles for independence, the characters must navigate love, loyalty, ambition, and survival in a world turned upside down by violence and uncertainty.

Through vivid storytelling and deeply human characters, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie presents a moving portrait of war and its impact on ordinary lives, while also exploring themes of identity, resilience, and hope.

Winner of the Orange Prize for Fiction, Half of a Yellow Sun is widely regarded as one of the most important contemporary novels about modern African history.

Published by Fourth Estate Ltd, this paperback edition is perfect for readers who enjoy powerful historical fiction and emotionally rich literary storytelling.