Peaceworld:

Nezed, it's a pity Nigeria is looking up to just one author. That shows our literacy level, don't you think? Shade

I dont see what's wrong with Nigerians looking up to an author even if its only one!
Whats important is the values being picked up and how it fashions our lives and society.
Who would you rather we look up to? Our politicians?

Secondly, what is it with our literacy level? We may not be there yet, but we shall get there.

@WokarGwa, thanks, ve noted your points.
@Mynewhite, Alrite gurl, would tighten it up as you said. Wld also check up yours.

@internetpo,
I had a good laff with your comments on my points!

1. Fine, you wanted to expand concept and explore imagery, right? Good, i didnt say you shouldnt have done that, i said the sub categorizing didnt work and i guess other reviewers said same.

2. All 31 students are main characters in your novel? Boy, am so in awe of your concept (Thats not a compliment BTW). You will be the first authour with that much character. Even the harry potter's series didnt have that much.

3. You failed to make me wonder where all these was going. I was simply not drawn to read further and struggled to read it all.

4. I will try to read all four, but definitely not today.

Finally, all these are not to pull you down, just to help each other be better in doing what we enjoy doing----writing!
Ciao.

Just saw this link, u guys may wanna meet Chimamanda upclose.

http://transparencyng.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=126:chimamanda-adichie-the-danger-of-a-single-story&catid=31&Itemid=92


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Ihs241zeg&feature=player_embedded.

Its good dear.
Pls continue and how could Dare have met Isabel a virgin if Tim said he's been there before?

I likey.

What's happening people? Aint it good enough? Please just be free to say your Mind!

IniUbom:

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Why is that?

Chimamanda is GOOD! Probably most of you prefer the likes of Grisham, Sheldon, Ludlum, Higgins, Steel, etc (i inclusive) and that is not because Chimamanda aint good, rather is because you prefer other authors writing style.

Her books aint the suspense filled type or new information divulging books.

Chimamnda writes in simple english, stories of day to day existence which most of us are familiar with because we are born in Nigeria/live in Nigeria and tend to under rate which i think of course is wrong. She basically have found out what style she is comfortable with and flows. Simple.

Secondly, she is NOT OVER RATED!
That girl is singularly doing what (what is nigeria's population now?) can not do! She is opening frontiers and rebranding Nigeria and Africa via literature. Wherever she goes, be it on media, talk in schools, interviews, etc, she has NEVER missed to talk about Nigeria or Africa! Her dressing even signifies her african heritage which she is so proud of.
Not only does she write well, she SPEAKS WELL! No accent, just crisp, clear english.

I stay in the UK and i remember looking for her book-Half of a yellow sun at a book store in Aberdeen last year december and was told to order for it as it was been rushed! Her purple Hirsbiscus was just one left in that BIG book store. I was so proud of her that day.
she has a huge fan base and been appreciated it US and Europe as she simply tells the African story with humour.

AT TIMES, I WONDER HOW SHE GOT TO BE SO PASSIONATE ABOUT A COUNTRY I WAS HAPPY TO LEAVE SOME YEARS BACK. _{and i feel so ashamed of myself.}

So, poster, chiamanda is good, my only fear is that she may soon been colonized by the western world and made a professer/ OR given a chair in their uNIVERSITY. They have taken Achebe after all.