nelle☆

nelle☆The ending was really powerful and full circle for me! The DC only thinking to at most give Okonkwo a chapter in his book, as we, the readers, have learned about his life and culture through this entire read. That which he calls “superfluous” and emphasizing the need to “cut out details” is exactly what this story refused to do. They will never tell our story, and stories are a rich and deep part of the Igbo- and I’d also say many other African countries- fabric. It also highlighted the lifestyle prior to this ‘takeover’ when many stories focus on the changes itself, this one takes its time to show what was, with this ‘takeover’ really only appearing towards the end, I’d even say only still just showing the beginning of the history we know to come. I’m glad the focus was the culture and values which are shown through Okonkwo. You wouldn’t know that something was taken unless you already knew what was! This book definitely emphasizes what was.