In the ‘Anthills of the Savannah,’ Chinue Achebe sets his story in a fictitious West African country called Kangan. In his story he highlights the importance of words and how they have the power to bring change and even cause harm and how they are viewed as a threat by authority. 

The story revolves around the period after colonization in Africa and how the writers of that time were under threat; highlighting how in a time of war the arts (of any form) are the most vulnerable. In the book the status of women is strengthened as their power in a community is highlighted. Also the book ends with the birth of a baby girl who signifies the future of Africa. 

The book was written in two languages, the English language and the Pidgin language, combined. It was interesting because the change in language throughout the book enabled the reader to identify the characters; aboriginal from foreign for example. The book can be slightly hard to comprehend without the use of a dictionary at some places because of the use of vocabulary that is mostly alien to the average reader; some writers do this to keep the reader focused on the book. It may be that Achebe also writes in this manner to represent his people and that they are as well-versed as those who colonized them. 

All in all this book is one of the finest books Ive read till date. The descriptive manner in which it has been written makes it extremely easy for the reader to conceive. I believe the style of writing should be given a chance because the message of the book is thought provoking. 

P.S. Don’t forget your dictionary.