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nikla88's review against another edition
5.0
Un libro che ha il potere di trasportarti in Nigeria, di sentire sulla tua pelle il caldo soffocante, la religione soffocante e la libertà che a poco a poco si insinua tra i personaggi. Puoi sentire l'odore dei cibi fritti e la paura del regime militare ma anche la voglia di cambiamento.
Un racconto pieno di simbolismi, l'ibisco viola che Jaja trova nel giardino della zia e porta a casa, non sapendo che oltre al fiore porta con sé la visione di una vita allegra, senza imposizioni, libera dall'oppressione del padre e che quando sboccerà nel suo giardino cambierà la sua vita.
Le statuine della mamma che quando vengono rotte dal messale lanciato dal padre non saranno più recuperabili, come non lo sarà la vita che lui ha imposto alla famiglia e che segneranno il momento in cui la donna deciderà di ucciderlo lentamente con il veleno.
Ancora una volta un romanzo con protagoniste le donne, le quali nonostante la loro cultura e il poco potere che hanno nella società, riescono a farsi carico delle azioni che cambieranno il destino della famiglia.
Un racconto pieno di simbolismi, l'ibisco viola che Jaja trova nel giardino della zia e porta a casa, non sapendo che oltre al fiore porta con sé la visione di una vita allegra, senza imposizioni, libera dall'oppressione del padre e che quando sboccerà nel suo giardino cambierà la sua vita.
Le statuine della mamma che quando vengono rotte dal messale lanciato dal padre non saranno più recuperabili, come non lo sarà la vita che lui ha imposto alla famiglia e che segneranno il momento in cui la donna deciderà di ucciderlo lentamente con il veleno.
Ancora una volta un romanzo con protagoniste le donne, le quali nonostante la loro cultura e il poco potere che hanno nella società, riescono a farsi carico delle azioni che cambieranno il destino della famiglia.
audra_spiven's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sameenshakya's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
vatodd's review against another edition
4.5
I really enjoyed it. It read like a memoir. It is so true to life how people often experience these kinds of situations. Mixed feelings, a slow awakening, complex reactions. The only thing that stopped it from being a 5 was the interactions between the priest and the main character towards the end. It rubbed me the wrong way. Nothing horrible happens but just personal preference would rather have had it completely one sided.
moonc777's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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? No
4.25
pennyc2002's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
tashlibrary's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
The novel was about two sibling that live in Nigeria with their very religious father. After they visited their Aunty in Nsukka, things started to change when they returned home. Things I like about the book:
I liked the author writing and the format of how she told the story.
I liked the found family between the siblings, Aunty, and cousins.
I liked the growth of Kambili character throughout the book.
I loved the strength and how vocal Aunty Ifeoma character portrays.
I like how the author uses Amaka to express her love for her country although they are going through political unrest. This book was also really hard for me to read it speak on domestic violence, child abuse, murder etc plus I didn't like the inappropriate relationship between Kambili and father Amadi; however it was a good debut novel I would recommend but check trigger warnings.
I liked the author writing and the format of how she told the story.
I liked the found family between the siblings, Aunty, and cousins.
I liked the growth of Kambili character throughout the book.
I loved the strength and how vocal Aunty Ifeoma character portrays.
I like how the author uses Amaka to express her love for her country although they are going through political unrest. This book was also really hard for me to read it speak on domestic violence, child abuse, murder etc plus I didn't like the inappropriate relationship between Kambili and father Amadi; however it was a good debut novel I would recommend but check trigger warnings.
bibliozo's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
It’s been years since I’ve read Purple Hibiscus, but I remember it to be a good book.
asthecrowflies's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
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? No
4.0