A review by helizabug
Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

challenging dark informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Painful, enlightening, and smoothly written. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Domestic abuse, Grief, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Police brutality

Beautiful, painful story.