Things Fall Apart is a novel by Nigerian author Chinua Achebe. This is a story about a culture on the verge of change, Things Fall Apart deals with how the prospect and reality of change affect various characters. The book describes the rich culture and complexities of Igbo society, articulating an insider's sense of the African experience. It tells the story of Okonkwo, a leader in an Igbo village in Nigeria in the 1890s, as he deals with his own personal struggles as well as the impact of British colonialism.