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A haunting tale of an Africa and an adolescence undergoing tremendous changes from the talented bestseller and award-winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
The extraordinary debut novel from the Women's Prize-winning and bestselling author of Half of a Yellow Sun
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Longlisted for the 2004 Man Booker Prize.
Shortlisted for the 2004 Orange Prize.
A haunting tale of an Africa and an adolescence undergoing tremendous changes by a talented young Nigerian writer.
The limits of fifteen-year-old Kambili's world are defined by the high walls of her family estate and the dictates of her repressive and fanatically religious father. Her life is regulated by schedules: prayer, sleep, study, and more prayer.
When Nigeria begins to fall apart during a military coup, Kambili's father, involved mysteriously in the political crisis, sends Kambili and her brother away to live with their aunt. In this house, full of energy and laughter, she discovers life and love - and a terrible, bruising secret deep within her family.
Centring on the promise of freedom and the pain and exhilaration of adolescence, Purple Hibiscus is the extraordinary debut of a remarkable new talent.
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Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is widely praised for its beautiful yet harrowing storytelling, capturing the reader's attention from the outset. The novel is lauded for its sensitive depiction of a child navigating religious intolerance and the darker aspects of Nigerian society. Critics admire how Adichie intertwines themes like political brutality, domestic violence, and religion, using the perspective of childhood innocence to offer powerful insights into Nigerian history and family dynamics. The book has been compared favourably to notable debuts, highlighting its lasting impact and rich narrative.
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ISBN: 9780007189885
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 February 2005
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Fourth Estate Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 21.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 240g
Pages: 336
About the Author
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, who grew up in Nigeria, was shortlisted for the 2002 Caine Prize for African Writing. Her work has been selected by the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association and the BBC Short Story Awards and has appeared in various literary publications, including Zoetrope and The Iowa Review.
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