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marcymurli's review against another edition
4.0
A moving, lovely novel. Adichie does a wonderful job taking the reader inside Kambili's head, into her world of silences. The subtleties of the prose give one a sense of the damage Christianity has imposed as a part of its colonial legacy through the broken family ties, rigid rules, the erasure of local cultures.
coffeeismyvalentine's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
Good, but there is really a lack of plot. Also, weird age gap...
Good, but there is really a lack of plot. Also, weird age gap...
aurumsaxum's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
ctwaldrop's review against another edition
4.0
Love her writing, though at times the physical abuse and the emotional toll it took on the characters and on me made it difficult for me to keep going. I would've loved more insight into the father, some explanation or even some hint of his own introspection/reasoning for how he could reconcile his religious devotion with such physical violence.
millymils9's review against another edition
4.0
i was moved by this book, it reminded me of being back in nigeria.....i thought it was beautifully written...
stephanieannbruno's review against another edition
4.0
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s writing is vivid and lovely, so I’m giving this four stars for her style. The story itself didn’t grip me as much as Americanah, though. If you are going to read one of her books- I recommend Americanah but it also is unfair of me to compare the two as they’re different books. Purple Hibiscus has beautiful depictions of religion, understanding family members, and navigating the world.
vezrity's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
porshcharmaine's review against another edition
5.0
A beautifully written story. I often felt immersed in Kambili’s story of self-discovery, pain, and her love for her family. This book left me wanting more after turning each and every page.
grieveandy's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, and Murder