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Purple Hibiscus

Purple Hibiscus

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Fifteen-year-old Kambili and her older brother Jaja lead a privileged life in Enugu, Nigeria. They live in a beautiful house, with a caring family, and attend an exclusive missionary school. They're completely shielded from the troubles of the world. Yet, as Kambili reveals in her tender-voiced account, things are less perfect than they appear. Although her Papa is generous and well respected, he is fanatically religious and tyrannical at home—a home that is silent and suffocating.

As the country begins to fall apart under a military coup, Kambili and Jaja are sent to their aunt, a university professor outside the city, where they discover a life beyond the confines of their father’s authority. Books cram the shelves, curry and nutmeg permeate the air, and their cousins’ laughter rings throughout the house. When they return home, tensions within the family escalate, and Kambili must find the strength to keep her loved ones together.

Purple Hibiscus is an exquisite novel about the emotional turmoil of adolescence, the powerful bonds of family, and the bright promise of freedom.

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ISBN13: 9780007189885
ISBN10: 0007189885
Language: English
Publisher: 4th Estate
Publication Year: 2017
Format: Paperback

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  • One Line Summary

    Teenage awakening amid family and political upheaval.

  • Who is this book for?

    Purple Hibiscus is a captivating story that explores the complex emotions of adolescence against the backdrop of political chaos in Nigeria. Readers often find it beautifully written, with vivid scenes of family life and the stark contrast of freedom versus repression. If you're drawn to stories about personal growth, family bonds, and cultural insights, this novel offers a deeply moving experience.

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