Yucky, yolky yellow. It’s my least favourite colour. I intensely dislike yellow clothes and yellow ferrari’s. The flavour of lemon’s is another matter, cool, tangy citrus, but even then, given the choice I’d rather have lime.
So, what can I say about yellow? Try reading a book called “Half Of A Yellow Sun” by Chimanmanda Ngozi Adichie all about the civil war in Nigeria during the 1960’s. Biafra declared itself independent on May 30th 1967, but lacked the resources to survive. Millions died during that three year period, either killed during the fighting or because of starvation before they surrendered. Her novel charts the struggle through the eyes of three very different characters. It is moving, fascinating, informed and beautifully written. She has recently won the Orange prize for literature. Highly recommended.
