No Longer At Ease by Chinua Achebe

159 pages first pub 1960 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced
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Description

After returning to Africa from his education abroad, Obi Okonkwo feels alienated and disgusted at the fact that he has been thrust into the ruling class, of whom most are corrupt.

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Moods

reflective 66%
sad 43%
challenging 38%
emotional 34%
informative 28%
dark 26%
tense 18%
funny 4%
hopeful 3%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 22%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 14% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 27% | No: 25% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 11% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.74

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