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ava_lanche's review
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
A great read! Achebe's voice is distinct, personal and memorable, and I'm looking forward to reading other works of his. This collection of essays tell of the gravest injustices, delving into some of their root causes, that for centuries have gone largely ignored by academics, journalists and the average citizen alike.
A wonderfully written and succinct entry-level read on the consequences of racism, colonialism, imperialism and the habit of 'othering' people of colour, both on the author himself and the world as we know it.
A wonderfully written and succinct entry-level read on the consequences of racism, colonialism, imperialism and the habit of 'othering' people of colour, both on the author himself and the world as we know it.
rosekk's review
5.0
I love Achebe's non fiction (and really want to read his fiction at some point). He has a way of writing about difficult things which cuts to the heart of the matter, and maintains a levity without loosing impact. His writing always seems attentive toward people, and the way it's peppered with personal anecdotes makes it clear he writes as a person within the world, not an observer of it.
rosiepankhurst's review
4.0
A really interesting and very informative collection of essays looking at the ways in which Africa is represented. The title essay is particularly brilliant.
godotwillseeyounow's review
informative
4.0
This little book contains four essays:
- What is Nigeria to Me? (2008)
How do you reconcicle this new nationality, with inner-fighting and military coups, with having to flee, with the disappointment of great potential and what could have been. How do you forgive it afterwards, after all the bloodshed and lost lives. Yet how could you reject it?
- Traveling White (1989)
- Africa's Tarnished Name (1998) (this one was my favorite)
- Africa is People (1998)