No Longer at Ease
by Chinua Achebe
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Author: Chinua AchebeEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1994-09-16
ISBN: 0385474555
Number of pages: 194
Publisher: Anchor
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Book Review: A Modern Africa
Summary: 4 Stars
Chinua Achebe's No Longer at Ease touches upon the chord of discontent and disillusionment prevalent among many foreign-educated Africans returning home. It follows the story of Obi Okonkwo (grandson of Okonkwo in Things Fall Apart) as he returns to Nigeria after a British education. As he attempts to break social boundaries and traditions, he is inevitably held back by his relatives, friends, and European co-workers. In desperation, he loses his sense of purpose and becomes one of many bribe-taking officials that he formerly despised, leading to a tragic end.In many ways, No Longer at Ease reflects upon the problems facing much of Africa today, corruption and tradition conflicting with progress. The western world may condemn their rampant corruption as Obi first did but it is at the bottom of a spiral of other problems.
Chinua Achebe continues to use his characteristically simple style evident in Things Fall Apart for No Longer at Ease. He combines phrases in native languages and uses folk tales to illustrate examples. Unfortunately, the simplicity of the language does not serve to keep the reader's interest completely. At times it feels choppy and almost too simplistic, leaving out details that could serve to further the story. Nevertheless, No Longer at Ease is a remarakble parable of modern Africa.
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