This collection explores the themes of colonialism, tradition, and societal change in Igbo society.
Author
Chinua Achebe
4 books in the catalog
Chinua Achebe has 4 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly historical fiction, literary fiction and african literature. The titles we've reviewed span 1958 to 1997.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 13–18, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Parents most often flag violence — see each review below for specifics.
#02
The African Trilogy (Things Fall Apart / No Longer at Ease / Arrow of God)
Chinua Achebe · 1988
Concern35MixedVirtue15Thin
This trilogy chronicles the impact of British colonialism on Igbo society in Nigeria through the lives of three generations.
A young boy named Chike travels from his village to Onitsha and experiences the complexities of life along the river.
Okonkwo, a respected warrior in the Igbo village of Umuofia, struggles with his fear of weakness and failure.
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