Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe

166 pages first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging dark reflective medium-paced
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A worldwide bestseller and the first part of Achebe's African Trilogy, Things Fall Apart is the compelling story of one man's battle to protect his community against the forces of change Okonkwo is the greatest wrestler and warrior alive, and h...

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Moods

reflective 59%
dark 55%
challenging 46%
sad 45%
emotional 40%
informative 37%
tense 37%
adventurous 12%
mysterious 4%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 27%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 40% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 30% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 38% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.64

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