208 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141023380
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 26 January 2006
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 changeOkonkwo is the greatest wrestler and warrior alive, and his f...
Community Reviews Summary of 23,721 reviews
Moods
dark 52%
challenging 47%
sad 44%
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: 38% | No: 29% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | 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 death208 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141023380
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 26 January 2006
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 changeOkonkwo is the greatest wrestler and warrior alive, and his f...
Community Reviews Summary of 23,721 reviews
Moods
dark 52%
challenging 47%
sad 44%
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: 38% | No: 29% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | 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