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Half of a Yellow Sun
by subville @ Friday, Aug. 01, 2008 - 00:08:19

I haven't even finished it and I want to recommend it :))

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This is set in Nigeria during the civil war in the 60's and is told from the viewpoint of a wealthy couple's house boy. I feel like I know the characters and I'll grieve when it's on the last page.

Bloody fascinating. I don't wanna put it down. Only resting when my eyes hurt.

It covers so many intricate details of Biafran life, I think it helped me to read about this now ... If you think our government is squeezing every last drop out of us check out what these people lived and died in. I think it will help you be able to cope with life in the UK.

I want to read history books now, talk to people who lived there.

My review doesn't do this service so HERE is a link with better ones :D

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PurpleDragonPurpleDragon [Member]
01/08/08 @ 14:33

Sounds good. I have seen it in the shops but after reading the Empress Orchid books and A Thousand Splendid Suns I was all 'realitied' out. I think you have changed my mind - if I see it again, I shall give it a read.

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subvillesubville [Member]
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03/08/08 @ 11:18

I briefly spoke to my aunt about it when she phoned the other night. Her in-laws were evacuated fortunately, but some died cos they were conscripted. My uncle was studying here when it started so didn't go home till it was over. She says they still talk of it there.

I want to read more. Luckily the writer included a lot of other book names at the end of the book, as she realised it would stir up some research in others.

A Thousand Splendid Suns looks good too. I've been eyeing that for a while :D

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suzee1suzee1 [Member]
23/08/08 @ 13:04

splendid suns is a really good book and tesco always have plenty in stock,id love to buy another similar type book again you end up following two different womens lives who come together through violence but share a beautiful love together, its a great cultural read too. BUY IT...

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subvillesubville [Member]
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23/08/08 @ 13:20

I do intend to get that at some point :yes:

little bit skint right now though xx

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kardikardi [Member]
23/08/08 @ 15:04

fantastic book _ very deep and moving. couldn't put it down. Start is a little bit slow but stick with it - well worth it!

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subvillesubville [Member]
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23/08/08 @ 15:06

It was excellent, eh? :>> I might read it again, hardly ever do that x

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