A review by simonator
No Longer at Ease by Chinua Achebe

sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

Enjoyable read with evocative writing. The humanity and individuality given to each character makes this novel feel very real(istic). The plot and messaging were somewhat foreseeable and compared to Things Fall Apart, it all felt a little less meaningful.