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- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
- Length
- ≈ 608 pages
- Reading time
- 16–21 hours
- ISBN
- 9780606367219
Reading time assumes 30–40 pages per hour; edition and reading pace affect this estimate. Edition source
What is this book about?
Americanah follows Ifemelu, a Nigerian woman who moves to the United States to study. Her migration provides the starting point for Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s novel. The book appeared in 2013 and was Adichie’s third novel. Its award record and available edition information appear below.
Award recognition
Fiction| Year | Book / recipient | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie | Women's Prize for Fiction | shortlistedSource |
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