Anthills of the Savannah
Like-minded coworkers Chris, Ikem, and Beatrice are employed by the military government of His Excellency, the Sandhurst-educated President of Kangan. They are merely attempting to live, love, and maintain their friendship under the tense environment of persecution and intimidation. But it's difficult to hold onto hope in a society when there are new betrayals happening every day. Achebe's honest portrayal of modern African politics in Anthills of the Savannah (1987) is a potent synthesis of irate voices. Tracing the history of modern Africa through colonialism and beyond, it completes the trip Achebe started with his earlier books. In the end, it is a work full of promise.