Purple Hibiscus: A Novel

reread - will write paper on

Refreshing. I love the contrast in characters that Adichie uses. This book reflects a side of Nigeria most people aren't aware of because their so hooked on the "poverty" in many African countries. An absolute read for anyone whom wants to stray away from the "12 years a slave" fever.

Kambili is a teenaged girl raised in Enugu Nigeria with her older brother in a brutal, violent and strictly Catholic household at the hands of her tormented father. When civil unrest erupts, Kambili and JaJa are sent to stay with their father's sister, a university professor who doesn't observe the same fundamentalist Christian lifestyle. Their exposure to a different way of living brings things out in both of them that neither expects. How can they go back to the life they were living before? The oppressive aftermath of colonialism and religious indoctrination are prominent as this family struggles between embracing their culture and traditions and remaining steadfast in their faith. This comes at the expense of joy and freedom to be who they want to be. While unspoken, the weight of this oppression effectively sets the stage for the rest of the story to unfold.

My favorite book. Probably read like 8 times

Much more than i expected, this book dives into issues deeper than just domestic abuse, I never wanted it to end