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"[The writer] in whose company the prison walls fell down' Nelson Mandela "The Founding Father of the African novel in English" - The Guardian
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Chris, Ikem and Beatrice are like-minded friends working under the military regime of His Excellency, the Sandhurst-educated President of Kangan. In the pressurized atmosphere of oppression and intimidation they are simply trying to live and love - and remain friends. But in a world where each day brings a new betrayal, hope is hard to cling on to. Anthills of the Savannah (1987), Achebe's candid vision of contemporary African politics, is a powerful fusion of angry voices. It continues the journey that Achebe began with his earlier novels, tracing the history of modern Africa through colonialism and beyond, and is a work ultimately filled with hope.
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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I would recommend this novel to anybody. I became completely wrapped up in it and read the whole book in one sitting. It is about highest level society in a post colonial African state and focuses on five characters, three of whom are the "green bottles" who control the state. The multi narrative structure works very much to the novel's advantage, drawing the reader in and allowing us to discover different character's motives and prerogatives. This structure could have been confusing and unnecessary, but Achebe controls it so skilfully through use of the third person throughout, that it enhances, not detracts from the reading experience. Achebe also manages to show us the effects of the corruption on the state (Kangan), without painting any of the characters in absolute, black and white terms. We are shown all the characters in a measured and unbiased way, allowing us to form our own judgements. The skilful characterisation fully supports this. However at the same time the reader is also aware of Achebe's own political message. All in all, a thoroughly entralling, enjoyable novel, which educates without ever slipping into a boring,dull style.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I first read, "Things Fall Apart" and fell in love with Chinua Achebes writing style.
As a 2nd gen Nigerian (in the UK) it means alot to me to be able to read and enjoy the work
of a Nigerian author and this book was a pleasure to read. Arrived in good condition with only
slight wear and tear as initially disclosed. Thanks amazon.
As a 2nd gen Nigerian (in the UK) it means alot to me to be able to read and enjoy the work
of a Nigerian author and this book was a pleasure to read. Arrived in good condition with only
slight wear and tear as initially disclosed. Thanks amazon.
3 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is not a modern Classic, but an average story of coups in a banana republic. Though the prose is fine, there is nothing original or exiting about the story. The psychological perspective is shallow. The author tries to give a view of hipocrisy, power-awe, and changing attitudes as a response to power-balance shifts, but doesn't cut it. The educated reader will not be enlightened with respects to the Human Condition, nor History, the two themes that really entitle writing of novels.
That said, a high-school level student would find it a good easy read with things to discuss during class.
That said, a high-school level student would find it a good easy read with things to discuss during class.
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