Shorties (Elle interviews author Chimamanda Ngzoi Adiche)
by David Gutowski
Gutowski posts only a short portion of Elle's interview with African-American author Chimamanda Adiche, in which she is asked how and why she writes. It is an interesting interview, and the way Chimamanda phrases her answers is quite eloquent - as it should be, considering her profession.The most interesting portion of her interview is when she explains why she writes fiction. She says,"It is important to humanize history; fiction can help us remember. A lot of books I've read have been better than textbooks," which is an intriguing and beautiful outlook on the craft. I personally do not write as much historical fiction as fantasy, but I can easily see how an artistic take on the past can teach a lot more than a hulking book - especially where kids are involved, for example. Even more so when the author does their research.
On an unrelated note, I think the most grabbing part of this interview is the headline: "Meet Beyonce's Favorite Novelist." In a world where everyone wants a taste of celebrity life, why wouldn't you want to read about someone whose work is popular with such a big star as Beyoncé?
Gutowski, David. "Shorties (Elle interviews author Chimamanda Ngzoi Adiche)." Largehearted boy. N.p. 18 February 2014. Web. 19 February 2014.
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