Things Fall Apart (1958) by Chinua Achebe
Things Fall Apart is a powerful novel that explores the clash between traditional Igbo society and the changes brought by British colonialism and Christian missionaries.
Rating: 4.0
Genres Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
Original language: en
Stars
Okonkwo
Nwoye
Ekwefi
Ikemefuna
Obierika
Creators
Chinua Achebe (author)
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