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A review by mood_124
Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Powerful story with powerful characters participating in powerful and moving events.
The story starts by depicting Kambili's father, Eugene, as a perfect and rich servant to the community. A humble person one should aspire to. Because of this Kambili feels she needs to make him proud over herself happy.
I love how over the course of the book it begins to show the abusive nature of her father and Kambili becomes more her own person.
Such a powerful story and even though Kambili can be annoying, her experiences growing up can be so very relatable.
The reader is held hostage throughout the book unable to put such a masterpiece down.
The story starts by depicting Kambili's father, Eugene, as a perfect and rich servant to the community. A humble person one should aspire to. Because of this Kambili feels she needs to make him proud over herself happy.
I love how over the course of the book it begins to show the abusive nature of her father and Kambili becomes more her own person.
Such a powerful story and even though Kambili can be annoying, her experiences growing up can be so very relatable.
The reader is held hostage throughout the book unable to put such a masterpiece down.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Religious bigotry