“Great African novel a classic to say the least. Not surprised that some people would want to gorge or gauge their eyes out... you have to open your mind to the experience of a different culture to appreciate it if you are not weaned on "coco yam and cola nut". The book is about the inevitability of change... the lone tale of a man who struggled so hard to make a name in the old order only to find that a new reality was in place of his cherished traditions. I agree with brandy c that there is no white guilt here at all only African truth and reality... if you take every line at face value you could miss the point in the novel and the use of poetry, African imagery and proverbs (the sun shines on those who stand under it before it shines on those who kneel under it’) robs many a reader of the chance to appreciate the story - but again that’s the beauty of it all... Chinua Achebe captures the African experience like only a few can.... no fast cars and the neon lights we are all so familiar with. Nice read and I would recommend it any time.”
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