fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

148 pages | first published 1960

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The second book in Achebe's "African trilogy": A classic story of personal and moral struggle as well as turbulent social conflict. When Obi Okonkwo—grandson of Okonkwo, the main character in Things Fall Apart—returns to Nigeria from England in th...
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Summary of 616 reviews

Moods

reflective 73%
challenging 42%
emotional 31%
sad 31%
dark 26%
informative 24%
tense 22%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 19%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 32% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 5% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.77

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