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Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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catladyreads's review against another edition

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sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0


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gerose04's review against another edition

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dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

3.0


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ekatayama's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5


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persimmons's review against another edition

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challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0


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hobiette's review against another edition

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dark emotional reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0


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cenamk's review against another edition

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challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0


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elenaysuslibros's review against another edition

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emotional reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

 En un principio no me estaba convenciendo mucho esta novela, partía lento y no sabía hacia dónde quería llegar, pero de la mitad en adelante remontó y estuve muy metida en la historia. Creo que logré empatizar y encariñarme con todos los personajes principales de la historia, y me parece super interesante el conflicto que vive Kambili de tener un padre sumamente religioso hasta el punto de ser violento, y a pesar de los malos tratos que ella vive sigue queriendo a su papá y hacerlo orgulloso. Es super triste ver cómo vive, llena de culpas y sin poder hacer cosas que quiere. 
También me llama la atención la situación que ocurre con las compañeras de Kambili y con Amaka, que le tenían cierta rabia a la protagonista porque la creían engreída y una persona llena de privilegios, cuando en realidad estaba ocultando una realidad más complicada. Creo que el mensaje de no juzgar sin saber el contexto de una persona no es el punto principal de esta novela, pero me pareció muy lindo como lo presentaron. 

Me tomó por sorpresa esta lectura y creo que no la habría leído de no ser por mi club de lectura, pero agradezco un montón haberlo hecho y queda super recomendado! 

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bethcarmo21's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0


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mags414's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0


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brooklynbaker's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5


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