Things Fall Apart- Chinua Achebe

Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe, follows the life of Okonkwo, the novel's protagonist, as he rises through the village ranks —— making a name for himself as a hardworking man lacking humility amidst his successes. The cracks begin to show as Okonkwo’s anger and physical nature results in him taking terrible action within the community. This is paralleled by the brash arrival of colonialism, which all but ensures a grim tale.

Achebe in Lagos , 1966