Anthills of the Savannah
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Anthills of the Savannah

by Chinua Achebe

1987•Political•224 pages

Taste attributes: politicaldramafresh & originalheavyenclosedsocial commentarydeep rivalryinjustice/tragedy/vengeance

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Boxlist takeA weighty, fresh political novel, otherwise balanced. Best if you like surprises over comfort.

Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: balanced · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score

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About This Book

Using the conflict between the city and tribal villages, the ravages of the great African drought, and Third World politics as a compelling backdrop, Achebe weaves a potent drama of modern Africa.

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Characteristics

Where this book sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

PoliticalDramaSocial commentaryDeep rivalryInjustice/tragedy/vengeance

Subjects

Political FictionPolitics and governmentAfricaPetroleum industry and tradeDictatorshipSocial conditions

Details

Author
Chinua Achebe
Published
1987
Pages
224
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