Book Detective

Set in the Igbo heartland of eastern Nigeria, one of Africa's best-known writers describes the conflict between old and new in its most poignant aspect: the personal struggle between father and son.
Ezeulu, the headstrong chief priest of the god Ulu, is worshipped by the six villages of Umuaro. But his authority is increasingly under threat - from rivals within his tribe, from functionaries of the colonial government, and even from his own family members. Yet he believes himself to be untouchable: surely he is an arrow in the bow of his God? Armed with this belief, he is prepared to lead his people, even if it is towards their own destruction. But his people will not be dominated so easily.
Spare and powerful, Arrow of God is an unforgettable portrayal of the loss of faith, and the downfall of a man in a society forever altered by colonialism.

---

This book is part of the "The African Trilogy" series.
Here are some other books from this series:

Things Fall Apart First published 1958 Rank: , Original Star Rating: , Adjustred Star Rating: , Pop Rating:9.3/10

No Longer at Ease First published 1960 Rank: , Original Star Rating: , Adjustred Star Rating: , Pop Rating:2.1/10

The Tree Where Man Was Born First published 1972 Rank: , Original Star Rating: , Adjustred Star Rating: , Pop Rating:1.3/10

African Silences First published 1991 Rank: , Original Star Rating: , Adjustred Star Rating: , Pop Rating:1.1/10

---

Similar books: