A review by chl0beau
Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring 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

4.0

Loved this book. Was a gripping read that I couldn’t put down. I’ve read a few of Adichies works and this one didn’t disappoint. It follows a young Nigerian girl and her family throughout the tumultuous political and social unrest in Nigeria. However this book felt more intimate and far more personal than Americanah and Half of a Yellow Sun as it looked more closely at the family and particularly Kambilis’ coming of age experience. 
I enjoyed how deeply connected as a reader you become to Kambili and indeed the whole family. Adichie manages to explore sensitive and provocative issues such as childhood trauma/abuse. 
I loved this book and would impress it on anyone.