Purple Hibiscus, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Purple Hibiscus, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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Purple Hibiscus

Author: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Narrator: Lisette Lecat

Unabridged: 10 hr 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 03/25/2011

Synopsis

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a 2003 O Henry Prize winner, and was shortlisted for the 2002 Caine Prize for African Writing and the 2004 Orange Prize. In Purple Hibiscus, she recounts the story of a young Nigerian girl searching for freedom. Although her father is greatly respected within their community, 15-year-old Kambili knows a frighteningly strict and abusive side to this man. In many ways, she and her family lead a privileged life, but Kambili and her brother, Jaja, are often punished for failing to meet their father's expectations. After visiting her aunt and cousins, Kambili dreams of being part of a loving family. But a military coup brings new tension to Nigeria and her home, and Kambili wonders if her dreams will ever be fulfilled. Adichie's striking and poetic language reveals a land and a family full of strife, but fighting to survive. A rich narration by South African native Lisette Lecat perfectly complements this inspiring tale.

About Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is an acclaimed Nigerian writer whose powerful storytelling reshapes the way we see identity, feminism, and cultural heritage. Her novels - including Half of a Yellow Sun, Purple Hibiscus, and Americanah - are celebrated for their lyrical prose and uncompromising honesty. A global voice for equality and human connection, her TED Talks, such as 'We Should All Be Feminists', have inspired millions, sparking conversations that transcend borders. Adichie's work bridges continents, blending personal truth with universal themes, making her one of the most influential authors of her generation. When she’s not writing, she embraces her love of fashion, family, and the vibrant traditions of her Nigerian roots - all with the same bold authenticity that defines her work.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Julie on March 22, 2015

Toward the end of Purple Hibiscus, it occurred to me that the character of Papa could be a metaphor for Nigeria and Kambili, the sheltered, naïve young daughter of a wealthy businessman, the Nigerian people. Papa, gifted with an intelligence that holds so much potential, instead wields his power wit......more

Goodreads review by Tea on January 26, 2013

Wonderful book... Among the top 20 that I've signed as editor.........more

Goodreads review by emma on April 09, 2021

Have you ever been reading a book and you're just sort of coasting along, mostly enjoying it but not really getting much out of it, thinking "huh, I wonder when the plot will start," and then suddenly the book is over? No? Well that was me reading this book. And it's not like it was character-driven. I......more

Goodreads review by Adam on July 26, 2012

I have really enjoyed reading Purple Hibiscus by Nigerian born writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche. An admirer of her compatriot, the writer Chinua Achebe, who wrote, amongst other things, Things fall apart, she begins her novel with the words : “Things started to fall apart at home…” Even if the use of......more

Goodreads review by Chantal on December 08, 2016

You can also read the full review here! She seemed so happy, so at peace, and I wondered how anybody around me could feel that way when liquid fire was raging inside me, when fear was mingling with hope and clutching itself around my ankles .  Purple Hibiscus is the first book by Chimamanda Ngoz......more

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