jameshafoster 's review for:

Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

3.5

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad 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

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Maybe a bit overstuffed - teenage girl coming of age story, complex family dynamics, religious oppression, Nigerian revolutionary upheaval. Best stuff - family ambiguity, complexity and empathy for even challenging characters like the father. Underwhelming ending that did not necessarily feel earned.