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Chinua Achebe

No Longer at Ease

Chinua AchebeFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1960

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Chinua Achebe

No Longer at Ease

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1960
Book Details
Pages

196

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Nigeria • 1950s

Publication Year

1960

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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No Longer at Ease by Chinua Achebe follows Obi Okonkwo, a young Nigerian man who returns from studying in Britain to work in the civil service. Obi grapples with the clash between African and Western cultures, financial strain, family expectations, and corrupt practices. His idealism is tested as he struggles to maintain his principles, ultimately leading to a trial for bribery.

Contemplative

Challenging

Melancholic

Mysterious

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.1

13,178 ratings

70%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Chinua Achebe's No Longer at Ease is praised for its insightful exploration of post-colonial Nigeria, character development, and the protagonist's moral struggles. Critics highlight Achebe's powerful narrative and cultural commentary. However, some find the plot predictable and the pacing uneven. Overall, it remains a significant literary work.

Who should read this

Who Should Read No Longer at Ease?

Readers who appreciate Chinua Achebe's No Longer at Ease often enjoy exploring post-colonial themes, cultural conflicts, and moral dilemmas. Similar to those who favor Things Fall Apart by Achebe and The Heart of the Matter by Graham Greene, they are drawn to profound character studies and intricate cultural commentary.

4.1

13,178 ratings

70%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

196

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Nigeria • 1950s

Publication Year

1960

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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