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- The writing. Strong, simple language. Even in all its simplicity the lines read as a prose poem. Beautiful metaphors abound.
- Learning about the Igbo people. We learn of their primitive beliefs, their traditions and social mores. This culture is very similar to the life at Achebe's birthplace, Ogidi, ...more
Here is what I liked:
- The writing. Strong, simple language. Even in all its simplicity the lines read as a prose poem. Beautiful metaphors abound.
- Learning about the Igbo people. We learn of their primitive beliefs, their traditions and social mores. This culture is very similar to the life at Achebe's birthplace, Ogidi, ...more
This is the first book of the The African Trilogy and I really liked it. "Arrow of God" to be read next.
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Good story set in tribal Nigeria at the beginning of the colonial period.
Apr 09, 2009
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