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A Paz Dura Pouco by Chinua Achebe

2 reviews

hot_water's review against another edition

dark informative tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Sexism, and Xenophobia

Moderate: Abortion

Minor: Vomit

emma6544's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I thought that No Longer at Ease was a fantastic ending to the African Trilogy. You could really sympathise with Obi as you witness his decent from grace as an African who was university educated in England. 

The time period was also interesting as a British woman because I don't know that much surrounding Africa during the 1950's before Nigeria (the setting of No Longer At Ease) gains their independence from British rule.

I also enjoyed learning about learning the prejudice that Obi witnessed which I did not know about.

the woman that Obi falls in love with and wants to marry is an Osu which is an caste system in Africa and this meant that Obi, who is not Osu, could not marry her because he would bring great shame to his family and his future children.

Overall, I would recommend the trilogy if you want to expand your knowledge on African history and/or you want to read more African Literature.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Abortion and Vomit