166 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780435913502
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Heinemann
Publication date: 21 August 2008
Description
A worldwide bestseller and the first part of Achebe's African Trilogy, Things Fall Apart is the compelling story of one man's battle to protect his community against the forces of change Okonkwo is the greatest wrestler and warrior alive, and h...
Community Reviews Summary of 24,124 reviews
Moods
dark 53%
challenging 47%
sad 45%
emotional 41%
tense 37%
informative 35%
adventurous 12%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 41% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 39% | No: 29% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | No: 39% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5%Average rating
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Graphic
Domestic abuse, Suicide, ColonisationModerate
Murder, Child abuse, Child death166 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780435913502
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Heinemann
Publication date: 21 August 2008
Description
A worldwide bestseller and the first part of Achebe's African Trilogy, Things Fall Apart is the compelling story of one man's battle to protect his community against the forces of change Okonkwo is the greatest wrestler and warrior alive, and h...
Community Reviews Summary of 24,124 reviews
Moods
dark 53%
challenging 47%
sad 45%
emotional 41%
tense 37%
informative 35%
adventurous 12%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 41% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 39% | No: 29% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | No: 39% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Suicide, ColonisationModerate
Murder, Child abuse, Child death