Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe is one of those classics I had heard about for years but never read. The author tells the story of tribes in villages in Nigeria and specifically follows one man--Okonkwo, a confident and strong-willed leader, husband, and father who is determined to not follow in the footsteps of his lazy father. Okonkwo spends his life trying to be highly respected, but unfortunately his very human mistakes lead to his exile and dissatisfaction. As the story goes on, Christian missionaries start showing up in these African villages, bringing converts into their churches as the tribes struggle to maintain their identities and beliefs.
I really liked reading this book. It was enlightening to read about a culture that I had no prior knowledge of and to ponder these people's lifestyles and beliefs. I felt connected with the characters and really liked following the story itself.
Rating: * * (2/3 = Liked it)
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