Half of a Yellow Sun

Interesting Facts

• The book tells the story of the Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafran War, which took place in the late 1960s.
• The title of the book refers to the flag of the unrecognized state of Biafra, which featured a half of a yellow sun.
• One of the main characters is Ugwu, a young village boy who becomes a servant to a university professor.
• The book explores themes of colonialism, ethnicity, and personal identity through the lives of several characters.
• The novel has received numerous awards, including the Orange Prize for Fiction in 2007.