Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe

Things Fall Apart

The African Trilogy #1

Chinua Achebe

208 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging dark reflective medium-paced

Description

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 changeOkonkwo is the greatest wrestler and warrior alive, and his f...

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Moods

reflective 59%
dark 55%
challenging 46%
sad 45%
emotional 41%
informative 37%
tense 37%
adventurous 12%
mysterious 4%
inspiring 3%
funny 1%
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: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 11% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6%

Average rating

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