Things Fall Apart
Registered by 
waterfalling
of Rockledge, Florida USA on 8/11/2009
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
waterfalling of Rockledge, Florida USA on 8/11/2009 This Book is Currently in the Wild!
4 journalers for this copy...
trade-size paperback.
Sent for personal or OBCZ use.
Thanks so much to waterfalling for sharing!
Sharing w/ Moody-Blue. Hope you enjoy!
Thank you... looking forward to it.
This is the story of an African tribesman as he lives before and during the arrival of missionaries from England. It is hailed as an outstanding example of African fiction and it's easy to see why because it feels very authentic and is still accessible to those of us who know little-to-nothing about the culture.
Personally, I found this book completely fascinating, looking at the world from their perspective and experience. Okonkwo is not a typical hero, but you learn enough about him and his motivations to root for him. My favorite part was the way the tribespeople talk to each other -- usually in three parts with a parable in the middle. So creative!
I have to say that the last page is freaking genius -- but don't skip back and ruin it for yourself, since the other 208 pages are necessary to set it up perfectly!
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As an aside... I typically don't read other people's reviews of books before I form my own opinion, but I broke my rule with this one when I learned that it appears on lists of both the BEST books ever and the WORST. Sampling a few of the negative opinions, it became obvious that some thought the descriptions of the white people were too racist. Really? The differences have much more to do with religion and righteousness than anything, and they're totally justified. It also seems like most people read it because it was assigned in school, which can easily sap the enjoyment out of ANY book, in my opinion. My English teachers made us analyze the books too deeply and they always came to the same stale, formulaic conclusions. I'm so thankful that I read this one as an adult and by my own choice, so I can just enjoy it and take whatever meaning I want to from it.
Personally, I found this book completely fascinating, looking at the world from their perspective and experience. Okonkwo is not a typical hero, but you learn enough about him and his motivations to root for him. My favorite part was the way the tribespeople talk to each other -- usually in three parts with a parable in the middle. So creative!
I have to say that the last page is freaking genius -- but don't skip back and ruin it for yourself, since the other 208 pages are necessary to set it up perfectly!
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As an aside... I typically don't read other people's reviews of books before I form my own opinion, but I broke my rule with this one when I learned that it appears on lists of both the BEST books ever and the WORST. Sampling a few of the negative opinions, it became obvious that some thought the descriptions of the white people were too racist. Really? The differences have much more to do with religion and righteousness than anything, and they're totally justified. It also seems like most people read it because it was assigned in school, which can easily sap the enjoyment out of ANY book, in my opinion. My English teachers made us analyze the books too deeply and they always came to the same stale, formulaic conclusions. I'm so thankful that I read this one as an adult and by my own choice, so I can just enjoy it and take whatever meaning I want to from it.
I saw that this title was on valerief's wishlist, so I offered a trade. Thanks much for accepting! Hope you enjoy...
A belated thanks!!
Journal Entry 9 by valerief at -- Subway Train/Line/Station in New York City, New York USA on Monday, July 29, 2013
Released 10 yrs ago (7/25/2013 UTC) at -- Subway Train/Line/Station in New York City, New York USA
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
Left at the northbound side of the N R 23 St station.
