One of the greatest 20th Century authors has died, Chinua Achebe. Achebe told stories that brought readers into colonial Africa, with very compelling characters and situations that showed how complex the relationships were for both the European invaders and especially Nigerians in different parts of society.
I also loved his writing style, there was always a cadence and way that Achebe could finish a character’s thought or sentence that revealed how absurd or tragic or beautiful something was. And with very seemingly small situations he could show the reader how the world can become a huge mess. If you haven’t read any of his books yet, I recommend you find a way to remedy that.
R.I.P. Chinua Achebe
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-21898664
SJ