... partly why this book was so successful, as it lends a sense of the exotic to the book. There are facets of the book that are universal in their appeal because certain problems are common regardless of ethnicity. These make it easier for the reader to relate to the story. An example of this is at the end of chapter 3, when the reader learns of the motivation behind Okonkwo's incessant hard work. It is a combination of disgrace and fear that drives him; such repugnance towards one's parentage is a sentiment that is not limited to a particular culture. At the same time, these traits are combined with characteristics unfamiliar to those who do not encounter Igbo culture on a regular basis. This causes the reader to connect to the experience, while simultaneously dazzling him with the unfamiliar nature of the Igbo world. The reader is in touch ...

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