fiction classics historical challenging reflective slow-paced

176 pages | first published 1958

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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 change Okonkwo is the greatest wrestler and warrior alive, and h...
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Summary of 22728 reviews

Moods

reflective 61%
dark 51%
challenging 47%
sad 44%
emotional 42%
tense 36%
informative 35%
adventurous 11%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 30%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 40% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 30% | No: 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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3.62

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