Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Purple Hibiscus

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

336 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical literary challenging emotional slow-paced

Description

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. Wh...

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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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