A review by nibs
Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

challenging emotional medium-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I didn't really know what to expect coming in except something good (because Adichie). It exceeded those expectations. It's ultimately a story about family and what it means to connect to other people, or have those connections withheld. Strong CW for domestic violence, its a big theme in this book. I love how fleshed out all the kids are - from Jaja to Amaka to Obiora. And also the exploration of other themes, such as what it means to believe in God while there is so much dark history & oppression tied to it. 
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