Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Purple Hibiscus

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

310 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical literary challenging emotional slow-paced

Description

Fifteen-year-old Kambili's world is circumscribed by the high walls and frangipani trees of her family compound. Her wealthy Catholic father, under whose shadow Kambili lives, while generous and politically active in the community, is repressive a...

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Moods

emotional 85%
reflective 56%
sad 54%
dark 42%
challenging 39%
tense 38%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 11%
informative 9%
adventurous 3%
funny 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 27%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.19

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