featheramber 's review for:

Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

4.5

dark emotional medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Papa was giving psychological thriller, not Catholic dad. The way he cries after beating his kids? Unwell. Kambili’s growth was deep but heartbreaking. Jaja? King. The writing? Captivating. The trauma? Generational. The political context? Could’ve used more.

But honestly… the real villain? Colonialism. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Torture

Moderate: Emotional abuse