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Jun 26, 2023whiskers60 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Definitely a deep, complex & unfortunately dark story. Wonderful detailed writing! Makes you realize what others deal with in other cultures.
Aug 24, 2021BrooksDickson rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Wow… this book was awesome. Adichie has a wonderful, elegant and concise way of writing that is able to depict complex emotions without sounding pretentious. Purple Hibiscus is told from the perspective of a child, 15 year old Kambili.…
Apr 26, 2020
I agree that the writing is beautiful.
Apr 26, 2020
The writing style is clean and elegant. The heat, sights and sounds of the setting are alive on every page.
Jan 29, 2020Patty_Torres rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I'm in love with the way the author expressed so much of Kambili's internal thoughts in sutil details and the interesting mix of personalities around the story. This is the second book that I read from her and I want to keep reading.
Jan 14, 2020lukasevansherman rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Debut novel by the Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, who achieved greater fame with "Half of a Yellow Sun" and "Americanah." This is a smaller, more personal book about a Nigerian Catholic family run by a tyrannical father.
Aug 15, 2018lpreston214 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I've read three of Adichie's books in the past couple of months and all have been amazing! This one is the story of a 15 year old growing up in a rich, privileged home with an abusive father. She and her brother live a life full of secrets…
Aug 08, 2018laphampeak rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
What a delightful discovery! Adichie's style of storytelling is so simply, yet deeply descriptive. I fully stood beside the characters in the Nigerian town of Enugu. We are exposed to the contrast of a wealthy, conservative, religiously…
Jun 13, 2017samcmar rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This year I have slowly been working my way through all of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's works. While I find her writing to be impeccable, Purple Hibiscus wowed me from the first page. Taking place in Nigeria, Kambili and her brother Jaja…
Nov 29, 2016Yewan_de rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is a book i would read over and over again.
Nov 04, 2016ryner rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Fifteen-year-old Kambili lives with her parents and older brother in a fancy house in Nigeria. Her father, a holy roller and successful businessman, rules with an iron fist, and everyone -- family members and servants alike -- perpetually…
Apr 01, 2016girlearle rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
could not put it down...
Jul 05, 2015advega718 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Heartbreaking and beautifully written coming-of-age story amid turmoil and trauma. Not just for fans of YA fiction.
Mar 14, 2015amazingluck rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A stroy of a child's growing into the realization that her family is suffering terrible abuse at the hands of the father. Thankfully an affirming, happy and loving relative provides realistic and honest choices for hope and for…
Jan 19, 2015WVMLStaffPicks rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Adichie has written a harshly beautiful first novel of life in Nigeria during troubled political times. Kambili, a 15-year-old girl, impressionable and desperately quiet, lives with her brother, Jaja, who is her hero, and her complicated…
Oct 08, 2014bolas rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Read this book about 2 years ago. I am looking forward to reading it again soon!
Oct 29, 2013maghennicole rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Amazing read. Finished it in a day!
Feb 22, 2013lauren1773 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
The very first line hooked me to this book. I love how it was told and written. This story is just beautiful. I really really liked it! I would recommend it to a friend .
Dec 05, 2012StarReader rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
This book was ok. I cant usually find realistic fiction books or historical fiction books that enjoyable to read
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May 11, 2011sunny143 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is the second book that I have read by Adichie. She is a powerful writer who paints a picture with her words. The characters are well developed allowing the reader to connect and have strong feelings about the characters. There are…
Apr 15, 2011jadavies rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Not much to say here, except, I loved this book.
Jan 20, 2011macierules rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Using a quiet voice usually makes people listen, but the main character's voice is so quiet I lost interest in the story. Will definitely read her next book, Half of a Yellow Sun.
Jun 21, 2010sharon711 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I didn’t enjoy the theme of this book (the horrors of Christian fundamentalism) - but that is not to say I didn’t appreciate it. I thought the story was hauntingly written. It was just too haunting for me to bear. The oppression of…