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4 Stars from what I remembered from reading this in high school
3 Stars from rereading it now
This book is a classic that is on a lot of required reading lists. I can understand that as it gives a fictional glimpse into the Westernization of Africa. A topic like this is very heavy, controversial, and important – because of this, a tale in this genre is going to have a big impact and will easily make its way to must read status.
When I read it in high school, I think I enjoyed it more than now becau ...more
3 Stars from rereading it now
This book is a classic that is on a lot of required reading lists. I can understand that as it gives a fictional glimpse into the Westernization of Africa. A topic like this is very heavy, controversial, and important – because of this, a tale in this genre is going to have a big impact and will easily make its way to must read status.
When I read it in high school, I think I enjoyed it more than now becau ...more
“There is no story that is not true, [...] the world has no end, and what is good among one people is an abomination with others.”
The powerful story of a self-made Ibo "strong-man", Okonkwo; a man who lives by his clans conventional laws and rituals. Okonkowo, through his own self-determination and hard work rises in rank, but then suffers at the hands of the very same tribal traditions he upholds. In this transitional time for his people we see the immovable strength of this man inevitably come ...more
The powerful story of a self-made Ibo "strong-man", Okonkwo; a man who lives by his clans conventional laws and rituals. Okonkowo, through his own self-determination and hard work rises in rank, but then suffers at the hands of the very same tribal traditions he upholds. In this transitional time for his people we see the immovable strength of this man inevitably come ...more
This is a surprising book. It's an easy-flowing read, despite the African vocabulary used in the narrative (to which there is a glossary, but I only found out about it after finishing - one of the downsides of reading the kindle version). The world depicted in the novel is very interestingly described because it comes from the perspective of an insider, who tells it like it is, without judgement or prejudice. It caused a lot of estrangement in me, especially because it is a very callous masculin
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Someone's status update from this book says: "At the end of Part 1 and beginning of Part 3 this novel really turns around and becomes quite good."
I agree with this. Was getting very sleepy and tiresome, nearing the end of Part 1. ...more
I agree with this. Was getting very sleepy and tiresome, nearing the end of Part 1. ...more
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