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coolfoolmoon 's review for:
Arrow of God
by Chinua Achebe
challenging
informative
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Ugh. What a drag. I think I hate classics.
I appreciate that of all three books, Ezeulu was less of a coward than Obi and Okonkwo. That was at least tolerable.
I appreciate that of all three books, Ezeulu was less of a coward than Obi and Okonkwo. That was at least tolerable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Racism, Religious bigotry, Colonisation
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Murder, Alcohol
Minor: Genocide, Gun violence, Homophobia, War
I tag homophobia because the f word was used at least three times in place of the word "maggots". Not sure what that's about.
Also I consider religious assimilation as a form of cultural genocide.