Things Fall Apart

I've previously just read chapters  2 through 3 and I like how the author portrays the story.  the author shows how the main character faces challenges with the absence of his father, and decsion making skills.  The main character doesn't do a good job of making good choices, and he learns the hard way.  Although, he hasn't really had his father in his life.  Most of the time he is learning on his own.
I wonder if the main character will get back up on his feet, and continue his destiny toward making a name for himself and his villeage.  Most of the characters I've read about in previous books have overcame these struggles, btu this character is slowly developing how to make good choices.  I hope this doesn't end well, and leads him to a dark path.