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Michael Strode
is on page 108 of 183
Part of me aches to state that the preface has been the most enjoyable and easy to navigate portion of the text. Here Armah backgrounds his writing process and mild contention with Achebe over a misquote. The lack of character names has found me misplacing myself during many a scene transition. Similar disorientation occurred during Invisible Man and I am hopeful it will pass as he begins to tie off the story.
— May 10, 2013 11:28AM
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Michael Strode
is on page 143 of 183
The text rewards patient and diligent readership around the 6th chapter where names begin to appear and the back story of national decrepitude is revealed even as the young people arise in hope once again seeking liberation. The dilemma of leadership in a post-colonial society is examined as achieving a balance between realism and idealism while not falling into the temptation to feed your citizens platitudes.
— May 17, 2013 05:07AM
