Purple Hibiscus, narrated from the perspective of 15-year old Kambili, whose father, Eugene, was affluent and a ‘strict and very adherent’ Christian. He related with his family with the special kind of love that he knew.
Even though the family seemed comfortable, they lived on a ticking time bomb that started erupting when Kambili, her brother, Jaja and their mum came into contact with Eugene’s liberal sister and widow/lecturer at the University in Nsukka and her three children.
One visit to Ifeoma’s home, which later paved way for several others, became the mirror that revealed all that Jaja and Kambili lacked, even in their affluence.
Purple Hibiscus is beautifully written, keeping the reader in suspense. It also reveals the thin line that may exist between religion and fanaticism.
The introduction of Father Amadi in Nsukka and Kambili’s crush on this personality, who has sworn to be celibate all his life, is my favourite part of the book. 😊😊
The tragic twist to the plot in the concluding parts caught me offguard. It left me with mixed emotions.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Purple Hibiscus is my best read for 2020 (so far). I would give it a 4.6 ⭐s.
*19th post of the 21 day lock down blog challenge and the writing prompt is: Review Something*
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One of the best books I’ve ever read.
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Very beautifully written and I couldn’t put it down till I finished it. I should read it again 😄
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CBG’s review of the book captures my perspective as well. Yes, I liked best Kambli’s relationship with Father Amadi and the ending surprised me too. I still think Adichie’s Americanah is still her best but purple hibscus was good too.
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Awesome 👌🏾 Thanks for reading and for commenting. I’m glad i was able to capture your thoughts in this review 😁
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