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Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
emotional
reflective
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
4.25
Purple Hibiscus is a heart wrenching yet oddly comforting read. The story revolves around the life of 16 year old Kambili and her family. Her father Eugene is a highly respected man in their town but none the less , is an emotional tyrant who continuously abuses his kids and wife. The plot thickens when Kambili and her older brother Jaja visit their aunt Ifeoma for their vacation.
This book talks about topics like child abuse , Physical violence and miscarriage, to name a few so if I were you, I would read the trigger warnings.
With an unstable political climate simmering in the background , I feel that this book has been able to sense the pulse of post colonial Nigeria.
The author has succeeded in expressing her views on female autonomy , political unstabilty , young love and abusive parent-child relationship, to name a few. It's a thought provoking read and I'd highly recommend this to anyone who's looking for a quick yet engaging book.
This book talks about topics like child abuse , Physical violence and miscarriage, to name a few so if I were you, I would read the trigger warnings.
With an unstable political climate simmering in the background , I feel that this book has been able to sense the pulse of post colonial Nigeria.
The author has succeeded in expressing her views on female autonomy , political unstabilty , young love and abusive parent-child relationship, to name a few. It's a thought provoking read and I'd highly recommend this to anyone who's looking for a quick yet engaging book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Miscarriage