--- product_id: 5254356 title: "Anthills of the Savannah" price: "141.53 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/5254356-anthills-of-the-savannah store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Anthills of the Savannah **Price:** 141.53 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Anthills of the Savannah - **How much does it cost?** 141.53 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/5254356-anthills-of-the-savannah) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A searing satire of political corruption and social injustice from the celebrated author of Things Fall Apart "Achebe has written a story that sidesteps both ideologies of the African experience and political agendas, in order to lead us to a deeply human universal wisdom." — Washington Post Book World In the fictional West African nation of Kangan, newly independent of British rule, the hopes and dreams of democracy have been quashed by a fierce military dictatorship. Chris Oriko is a member of the president's cabinet for life, and one of the leader's oldest friends. When the president is charged with censoring the opportunistic editor of the state-run newspaper--another childhood friend--Chris's loyalty and ideology are put to the test. The fate of Kangan hangs in the balance as tensions rise and a devious plot is set in motion to silence a firebrand critic. From Chinua Achebe, the legendary author of Things Fall Apart , Anthills of the Savannah is "A vision of social change that strikes us with the force of prophecy." ( USA Today ) Review: Evolving dictatorship - I found the story an intriguing one as it gave the views of different persons associated with government officials. I liked the word play and the interactions with the 'common' citizen. It is always interesting to note the ways in which respect is shown in stories about African life. I liked the introduction of the dialect even though there were times I did not fully understand it but could get the idea of what it was about. I had fun trying to speak it out loud! The ending of the story was unpredictable for me but I could see why it evolved to the inevitable events. If you are intrigued by how external influences affect the government of third world countries, this is a good read. It begs the question, Can developing countries escape the corruption and greed that cause the people to suffer? What was also interesting was the divergent paths of three friends who now had different views of life and how they should interact with it. As in reality, power ultimately corrupted one and lead to his downfall sadly taking the other two along with him. The analogy to 3 green bottles from the ditty was profound. Another great novel by Chinua Achebe. Review: The Colonial Legacy - Although in my opinion this book did not seem quite up to the standard of "Things Fall Apart," the novel that made me fall in love with Achebe's writing, it was still an informative and clever piece of writing. It was well worth reading. Achebe sets the story in a mythical country in West Africa (Nigeria?) and the plot centers on a two bit dictator and his cabinet. I did find the beginning a bit slow and the book hard to get into initially, but the interaction of the cabinet, in retrospect, sets the stage for the happenings that occur later on. Achebe's critique of non-democratic rulers and their lackeys is piercing and thoughtful. The ending of the book is dramatic and hopeful but all along Achebe demonstrates how the British, the former colonial masters, left little for the people to hang on to after they left. The cabinet and the leader are satirical objects almost making the return of the English almost desirable. The one recurrent criticism of the book I would offer is Achebe's use of Pidgin English in the speech of the less educated characters. I had trouble understanding what they were saying, although I do understand his use of the language as a tool. Even when he is not totally on top of his game, Achebe is still worth reading carefully. He is a fine writer. Stanley C. Diamond, author of "What's an American Doing Here? Reflections on Travel in the Third World." ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,009,370 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #229 in African Literature (Books) #1,534 in Political Fiction (Books) #25,922 in Literary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 291 Reviews | ## Images ![Anthills of the Savannah - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/918F-lMpWsL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Evolving dictatorship *by J***L on May 14, 2013* I found the story an intriguing one as it gave the views of different persons associated with government officials. I liked the word play and the interactions with the 'common' citizen. It is always interesting to note the ways in which respect is shown in stories about African life. I liked the introduction of the dialect even though there were times I did not fully understand it but could get the idea of what it was about. I had fun trying to speak it out loud! The ending of the story was unpredictable for me but I could see why it evolved to the inevitable events. If you are intrigued by how external influences affect the government of third world countries, this is a good read. It begs the question, Can developing countries escape the corruption and greed that cause the people to suffer? What was also interesting was the divergent paths of three friends who now had different views of life and how they should interact with it. As in reality, power ultimately corrupted one and lead to his downfall sadly taking the other two along with him. The analogy to 3 green bottles from the ditty was profound. Another great novel by Chinua Achebe. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Colonial Legacy *by S***D on August 3, 2010* Although in my opinion this book did not seem quite up to the standard of "Things Fall Apart," the novel that made me fall in love with Achebe's writing, it was still an informative and clever piece of writing. It was well worth reading. Achebe sets the story in a mythical country in West Africa (Nigeria?) and the plot centers on a two bit dictator and his cabinet. I did find the beginning a bit slow and the book hard to get into initially, but the interaction of the cabinet, in retrospect, sets the stage for the happenings that occur later on. Achebe's critique of non-democratic rulers and their lackeys is piercing and thoughtful. The ending of the book is dramatic and hopeful but all along Achebe demonstrates how the British, the former colonial masters, left little for the people to hang on to after they left. The cabinet and the leader are satirical objects almost making the return of the English almost desirable. The one recurrent criticism of the book I would offer is Achebe's use of Pidgin English in the speech of the less educated characters. I had trouble understanding what they were saying, although I do understand his use of the language as a tool. Even when he is not totally on top of his game, Achebe is still worth reading carefully. He is a fine writer. Stanley C. Diamond, author of "What's an American Doing Here? Reflections on Travel in the Third World." ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful! *by C***E on October 26, 2023* I think I enjoyed this even more than the so-called African trilogy...a truly beautiful yet tragic reflection of the author's sadness and hope. A great warning not to ignore or underestimate the people, who are the true rulers of the world. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/5254356-anthills-of-the-savannah](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/5254356-anthills-of-the-savannah) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-05-29*