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Ian Billick
Jun 05, 2010 rated it really liked it
Read it in concert with the Poisonwood Bible. I read it many years ago and it made a strong impression on me.
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Sue
Sep 28, 2009 rated it really liked it
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This book explores the theme of one group's culture, and how it is changed and 'falls apart' due to outside influences. A very interesting, very readable, book, often hailed as the first true piece of African literature. Left me asking: Is it OK to kill a culture for a people's "own good?" ...more
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I could barely make it through this book in high school.
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Juniper
Mar 01, 2010 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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