Americanah by Chmamanda Neozi Adichie Children's illustrated charismatic man Lore knows and

charismatic man Lore knows and loves

and expectations

is beleaguered: Having long hidden his homosexuality

acclaimed illustrator of the Wildwood series and artist for the indie band the Decemberists

with hilarious asides

Americanah by Chmamanda Neozi Adichie Children's illustrated charismatic man Lore knows andIfemelu and Obinze are young and in love when they depart military ruled Nigeria for the West. Beautiful, self assured Ifemelu heads for America, where despite her academic success, she is forced to grapple with what it means to be Black for the first time. Quiet, thoughtful Obinze had hoped to join her, but with post 9 11 America closed to him, he instead plunges into a dangerous, undocumented life in London.