Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe : Book Review
I discovered this book through Reddit. Now, if you know how Reddit works, you understand how difficult it is to actually sift through the junk of information available there to find something of value. I consider myself to be incredibly lucky to have found the absolute gem that Things Fall Apart turned out to be. The story is set in a small village in Nigeria, named Umofia, and tells the tale of one of the greatest men there, Okonkwo. Blessed in every way that counts, Okonkwo was rich with plenty of yams, three wives and a title. In a sharp contrast from his father who was both lazy and laidback, he valued hard work and ruled his household with a short temper and an iron fist. Achebe takes his sweet time establishing the characters and the scenario, and thankfully, spares no detail. As someone who read several Goodreads reviews and the synopsis with focus, initially I couldn’t wait to get on with the plot. Surprisingly, after the first few chapters, I found myself enjoying ...