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TruthOf42 t1_iyu0f77 wrote

It's been some years since I read it, but saying you "Loved" it seems to be a... Interesting take on it.

I found it to be very brutal in many different ways. The main character was brutal physically and emotionally to others, but also to his own self and his own feelings.

It was like a tale of toxic masculinity, but also showing how toxic it is for oneself as well.

So again, what did you "love" about it?

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SublimeLime1 OP t1_iyuqb87 wrote

I loved how Achebe represented the complex character who was driven by fear of femininity, and weakness. I didn’t personally admire the character, as he did some horrific things (spoilers) and is overall unlikeable.

But yes I loved the book, in the same way I love to read and analyse the violent passion between Cathy and Heathcliff or the harrowing dystopia of 1984.

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