I read this book 20 years ago & it is still just as good now as then. It was part of the English coursework in High school & I had older siblings from whom I 'borrowed' it. I still remember reading about Okwonkwo & his wrestling prowess all across the 9 villages around Umofia, his ruling of his household with an iron fist, the oracle & its demands for sacrifices from the people, the invasion by the Colonialists (who first came disguised as missionaries) & the subsequent effects of this on the lives of the people of Igboland.

But reading this book now, I see the heavy hand of patriarchy that was considered 'normal' back then, the African culture which was just as oppressive on women, children & individuals that were considered weak as well as the exploitation done by the colonialists who were at first welcome & give space to practice their religion.

This book was, is & will always be a classic that should be read by everyone.