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208 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141023380
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 26 January 2006
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 34,453 reviews
Moods
dark 54%
challenging 45%
sad 45%
emotional 40%
informative 37%
tense 37%
adventurous 12%
mysterious 4%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
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: 49% | No: 39% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 1%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%Average rating
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Graphic
Colonisation, Suicide, Domestic abuseModerate
Murder, Violence, Child death208 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141023380
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 26 January 2006
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 34,453 reviews
Moods
dark 54%
challenging 45%
sad 45%
emotional 40%
informative 37%
tense 37%
adventurous 12%
mysterious 4%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
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: 49% | No: 39% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 1%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%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Colonisation, Suicide, Domestic abuseModerate
Murder, Violence, Child death