Half of a Yellow Sun

by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Genre: Historical Fiction
About the Author

Nigerian writer whose works include novels, short stories, and nonfiction.

Description

A novel about the Biafran War and its devastating impact on the lives of ordinary people.

Synopsis

The novel follows the lives of five characters during the Nigerian Civil War (1967-1970). It explores themes of love, war, and the human cost of conflict.