Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a novel based on the Nigeria-Biafra War of 1967-1970. It follows three people as their lives unfold in this very difficult time. Adichie writes with great honesty, she brings the personal element to this tragic part of Nigerias history.

This is a beautifully written, yet hard to read novel. Adichie is one of the most talented writers I’ve read in a long time. Highly recommended.