"Things Fall Apart," by Nigerian novelist Chinua Achebe, explores the aspects of culture, religion, family, and identity through the perspective of Okonkwo - a famed African warrior and leader of the Igbo people. Taking place shortly before the start of the European colonization of West Africa, Achebe captures the joys, terrors, and unexpected changes of life, and presents his own view on the importance of culture and identity. This historical fiction is not only one worth the read, but will leave the reader with an entirely new perspective of what it means to be "brave," versus a "coward." LTKhome LTKtravel LTKunder50