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A Man of the People (African Writers Series) (Paperback)
by Chinua Achebe (Author)
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This novel was included in Anthony Burgess's personal selection of the 99 best novels in English since 1939.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Achebe satirises African regimes to excellent effect., 30 Jan 2000
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"A Man of the People" is an excellent book. It is set in the 1960s, just after Nigeria had been granted independence from Britain.

It follows the young, idealistic Mr Odili, a former student of Chief Nanga, MA, who has become a leading politician under a brutal Nigerian regime. Achebe's novel follows Odili as he uncovers corruption and attempts to take on his former master, Nanga, by forming his own party and challenging for a place in government.

"A Man of the People" is a very witty book, full of clever swipes at political systems (which can be related not just to African but the whole world) and is very intelligently written. Most of all, the ending will probably stay with the reader for a very long time.

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