Arrow of God by Chinua Achebe

230 pages first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced
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Set in the Igbo heartland of eastern Nigeria, one of Africa's best-known writers describes the conflict between old and new in its most poignant aspect: the personal struggle between father and son.Ezeulu, the headstrong chief priest of the god Ul...

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Community Reviews Summary of 701 reviews

Moods

challenging 67%
reflective 66%
dark 46%
tense 37%
sad 33%
emotional 28%
informative 19%
adventurous 10%
mysterious 7%
funny 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 40%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 42% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 32% | Yes: 31%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 9% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.56

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