A review by nadia
Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

emotional sad slow-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? Yes

4.0

My first Adichie novel, and her first! A very good, tough read. I liked the writing here. It's straightforward and simple, in the best way, while effectively relaying super heavy, emotional content. 

I think I was expecting a little something more from it. What exactly I can't put my finger on! Maybe the scenarios felt a little repetitive at times, but then again, given the subject matter...that's how those things sadly go! Ultimately, the key relationships in the book are not scenarios that I typically enjoy reading about.
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