sabcamblor's reviews
3 reviews

Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi

5.0

Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return by Marjane Satrapi

5.0

Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Adichie's masterful writing, worldbuilding, and references make this inspirational novel so enticing. Everyone has a lesson to take away from Purple Hibiscus. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Sexism, Violence, Child abuse, Colonisation, Domestic abuse, Grief, Physical abuse, Racism, and Religious bigotry

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship