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PR_ID: #108139 | Things Fall Apart (African Writers Series: Expanded Edition with Notes) (Rated: 13+) Product Type: Book Review Content Rated: E Reviewed By: Past Member 'alissaameth' Review Creation Date: 07-30-05 2:46am Review Last Modified: 07-30-05 2:46am | List Price: $ 13.95 | Buy Now! |
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Summary of this Book... | ||
This is the story of a man named Okonkwo who is apart of an African tribe living in a village called Umuofia. It's a tragedy, really. The time setting is just when white men are appearing in Africa, evangelising, preaching and setting up their courts in the African villages. | ||
This type of Book is good for... | ||
Reading and reflecting. You may especially want to read it if you are interested in African culture and customs. It's not an education book per say, but you do learn a lot about this particular tribe. | ||
I especially liked... | ||
The way the author (Chinua Achebe) told this story. He describes terribly violent ceromonies the tribe carries out, but he doesn't describe them in a gory, bloody way. He states the facts and then moves on. The whole book is written like that: he said this, they replied this, this action was taken and here's the result. It's very straight-forward. | ||
When I finished reading this Book I wanted to... | ||
read more from Chinua Achebe. I've always been fascinated by Africa, and if he has more African litterature, I for one definitely want to read it. | ||
This Book made me feel... | ||
A lot of conflicting emotions. The author managed to get me to sympathize with Okonkwo, the main character, despite his cutthroat, cold-blooded "manliness." In a way it was like a was rooting for the character who stands against the things I believe in. Yet I could understand why he was so infuriated with white men, because I'd been given a glimpse of his religion. A very stimulating book! | ||
I recommend this Book because... | ||
It's a powerful story that gives you plenty to think about. It may be written in a simple manner, but there are some deep and complex issues brought to light in the writing. | ||
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