233 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780435905385
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Heinemann International Literature and Textbooks
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"The novel takes place in the imaginary West African country of Kangan, where a Sandhurst-trained officer, identified only as Sam and known as His Excellency, has taken power following a military coup. Achebe describes the political situation thro...
Community Reviews Summary of 214 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
sad 37%
dark 31%
informative 25%
funny 18%
hopeful 18%
tense 18%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 6%
Pace
medium 37%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 21% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
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Graphic
Gun violence, Police brutality
233 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780435905385
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Heinemann International Literature and Textbooks
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"The novel takes place in the imaginary West African country of Kangan, where a Sandhurst-trained officer, identified only as Sam and known as His Excellency, has taken power following a military coup. Achebe describes the political situation thro...
Community Reviews Summary of 214 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
sad 37%
dark 31%
informative 25%
funny 18%
hopeful 18%
tense 18%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 6%
Pace
medium 37%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 21% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Police brutality