Anthills of the Savannah by Chinua Achebe

Anthills of the Savannah

Chinua Achebe

fiction literary challenging reflective slow-paced

240 pages | first published 1987

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Chris, Ikem and Beatrice are like-minded friends working under the military regime of His Excellency, the Sandhurst-educated President of Kangan. In the pressurized atmosphere of oppression and intimidation they are simply trying to live and love ...
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Summary of 188 reviews

Moods

challenging 80%
reflective 60%
informative 40%
hopeful 30%
sad 30%
dark 20%
inspiring 10%
tense 10%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | No: 37%

Average rating

3.6

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