Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe

150 pages first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging dark reflective medium-paced
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Tells the story of Okonkwo, an important man in the Obi tribe, in the days when white men were first appearing on the scene. This novel tells of the series of events by which Okonkwo, through his pride and his fears, becomes exiled from the tribe.

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Community Reviews Summary of 34,462 reviews

Moods

reflective 59%
dark 54%
challenging 45%
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: 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

3.64

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