A review by jinmichae
Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

challenging emotional hopeful reflective tense medium-paced

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

5.0

A really interesting and well written slice of life novel about an extended family in Nigeria, and how the conflicts, both within the family and in the country as a whole, impact their lives. Especially shows that family and love are the true wealth, but when the very infrastructure of your country is falling apart, even that may not be enough to stay together.

Despite how dark things may seem, it ends with clarity and hope of healing.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Murder, Classism

Moderate: Animal death, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Bullying, Racism, Terminal illness, War