Africa's Tarnished Name: Chinua Achebe (Penguin Modern)

This was my introduction book to Chinua and it was a fantastic read. Short and sweet introduction to such a great writer. I look forward to reading more books by Chinua Achee

Absolutely brilliant idea. I encourage my students to invest in these short reads to extend their vocabulary, ideas, and get an idea of the type of authors they like. Sir Chinua presents some sturdy ideas in a funny and clever way

Not read it yet but i do have books from the same author. Chinua Achebe never lets you down

As expected

He uses words so well to illustrate and talk about his pride and his shame. He paints a country in a particular time and place - a time of confusion and possibility, a place of potential riches - both of which were unfulfilled, squandered and unsupported. Betrayed from within by local corruption and from without by the superpowers, the world bank and Western Capitalism. And all done in a relaxed, smooth and deceptively easy style.

Articulate and powerful whilst retaining a balanced outlook. Short enough to read on a train, this is a pound you will not regret spending.

Wow, what a book. I learnt so much about the history of Nigeria and how tough things were back a number of African countries were still being controlled by the colonists.

Small, easy, quick read of a few essays from the late Chinua Achebe. I enjoyed it. I would recommend buying more of his books as he paints African politics in a very interesting light and while used his home country Nigeria for relevant examples of the politics in the 60s, 70s and 80s.

So happy I could read this and find it in a nice pocket size. Penguin modern is so cute and offers so many titles. Loved this.

This consists of some real thought provoking essays by Achebe. Loved this small book.

Very nice read. It's a booklet but packed with interesting facts and ideas

Ein tolles Buch. Super geschrieben und hat mir die Augen doch etwas mehr geöffnet. Es ist schön endlich aus der Perspektive eines Nigerianers über sein Land und seinen Kontinent zu lesen. Ist eine tolle Reihe. Hat mir Lust darauf gemacht mehr von Chinua Achebe zu lesen! War am Ende doch sehr kurz, und somit war ich schnell durch. Ich hatte unterschätzt wie kurz 64 Seiten doch sind.

Lettura molto interessante, il libro si legge tranquillamente in un oretta.