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.
Date of publication: 31 July 2024
Updated: 15 November 2026
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Genre: Historical novel
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