Half of a Yellow Sun Novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a novel set during the Nigerian Civil War (1967-1970) and follows the lives of three main characters: Ugwu, a young houseboy working for a university professor; Olanna, the professor's beautiful and educated lover; and Richard, a British expatriate and writer who becomes entangled with the characters. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, betrayal, and the impact of war on individuals and society. Through these intertwined lives, it offers a powerful portrayal of Nigeria’s history and the human cost of conflict.