Reviews tagging 'Violence'

Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

64 reviews

georgiaaa37's review against another edition

challenging dark informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

A compelling book providing perspectives from Nigeria that I had never read before. I found the book to be both insightful and informative.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Violence, and War

cnhs's review

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring 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? No

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse and Violence

lisa00's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Violence, and Religious bigotry

Minor: Miscarriage

ac_rva's review

sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, and Violence

rrsilel's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A truly fantastic book that brought me to tears many many times. Following Kambilis journey through life showed me a whole new perspective on life, family and religion and I loved every second of it. Definitely have a love-hate relationship with this tragic, well-written story. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Miscarriage, Violence, and Religious bigotry

flowerowl's review

emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Violence, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Classism

catherine_triel's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Violence

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship

Minor: Death and Death of parent

missrosymaplemoth's review

4.0

A beautifully written and touching story about family ties, culture and adolescence. I felt for Kambili in her mixed feelings toward her abusive father. The ending has a twist but is somewhat predictable, although this does not take away from its quality. At times I was confused where the story was going, but it didn’t take me out of the narrative.

☀️14/20

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Miscarriage, Blood, Murder, and Pregnancy

alec_may's review

dark emotional inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Classism

helizabug's review

challenging dark informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Painful, enlightening, and smoothly written. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail

Beautiful, painful story.