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A review by katykelly
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
3.0
One of those 'should really try this' reads. Culturally informative.
I've never read the author, but seen the titles around in libraries, I took the plunge with an audiobook, which actually did feel more immersive, though it did require concentration, keeping track of the names.
The culture of the Nigeria in the book feels present, strong and visual. Okonkwo's story is that of a man raised high and his fall, as well as that of his community and how it changes with the arrival of those from outside.
For me, the story of the man, his family, his culture and values was the more interesting, seeing a very different world, how women are treated, how disgrace changes the prospects of not just one man but the entire family and even tribe.
I found this very hard to listen to at times, with some very similar names to track, but I'm glad I pursued this as reading outside my comfort zone is something I believe stretches me and my awareness of the world.
While I probably won't continue with the trilogy, I am glad to have sampled the author and broadened my horizons a little.
I've never read the author, but seen the titles around in libraries, I took the plunge with an audiobook, which actually did feel more immersive, though it did require concentration, keeping track of the names.
The culture of the Nigeria in the book feels present, strong and visual. Okonkwo's story is that of a man raised high and his fall, as well as that of his community and how it changes with the arrival of those from outside.
For me, the story of the man, his family, his culture and values was the more interesting, seeing a very different world, how women are treated, how disgrace changes the prospects of not just one man but the entire family and even tribe.
I found this very hard to listen to at times, with some very similar names to track, but I'm glad I pursued this as reading outside my comfort zone is something I believe stretches me and my awareness of the world.
While I probably won't continue with the trilogy, I am glad to have sampled the author and broadened my horizons a little.