Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe

Things Fall Apart

The African Trilogy #1

Chinua Achebe

191 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging dark reflective medium-paced

Description

Okonowo is the greatest warrior alive. His fame has spread like a bushfire in West Africa and he is one of the most powerful men of his clan. But he also has a fiery temper. Determined not to be like his father, he refuses to show weakness to anyo...

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Moods

reflective 61%
dark 52%
challenging 47%
sad 44%
emotional 41%
tense 37%
informative 35%
adventurous 12%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 31%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 40% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | No: 29% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 39% | Yes: 11%

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%

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