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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a 2003 O Henry Prize winner, and was shortlisted for the 2002 Caine Prize for African Writing and the 2004 Orange Prize. In Purple Hibiscus, she recounts the story of a young Nigerian girl searching for freedom. Although her father is greatly respected within their community, 15-year-old Kambili knows a frighteningly strict and abusive side to this man. In many ways, she and her family lead a privileged life, but Kambili and her brother, Jaja, are often punished for failing to meet their father’s expectations. After visiting her aunt and cousins, Kambili dreams of being part of a loving family. But a military coup brings new tension to Nigeria and her home, and Kambili wonders if her dreams will ever be fulfilled. Adichie’s striking and poetic language reveals a land and a family full of strife, but fighting to survive. A rich narration by South African native Lisette Lecat perfectly complements this inspiring tale.

©2003 Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (P)2004 Recorded Books, LLC Fiction Fiction de genre Fiction littéraire Afrique Rêve

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"One of the best novels to come out of Africa in years." ( The Baltimore Sun)
“Prose as lush as the Nigerian landscape that it powerfully evokes. . . . Adichie's understanding of a young girl's heart is so acute that her story ultimately rises above its setting and makes her little part of Nigeria seem as close and vivid as Eudora Welty's Mississippi.” ( The Boston Globe)
"A sensitive and touching story of a child exposed too early to religious intolerance and the uglier side of the Nigerian state." (J. M. Coetzee)
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I loved how this tittle captured different themes addressing the plight of Nigerias government, the effects of missionaries on the people, domestic violence , Loss of culture and traditions.

Kambilis character. From quiet and timid .. to strong and confident.

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A very good story by a favoured author. Not as strong as Half of a Yellow Sun or Americanah, but still satisfying. The narration by Lisette Lecat is excellent.

A very good first story

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This was my first book read by this author - but won't be the last. Excellent story and fascinating images and words!

Excellent writing!

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I can see why this author is so highly spoken of. This was a stunning book. Insights into some aspects of life in Nigeria’s culture and politics, but more so into universal aspects of family, love, devotion, abuse, and how it all intertwines.

Powerful

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This story reminds me of The Handmaid’s Tale. Some parts made me shudder and I still shudder when I think of them. Thoroughly enjoyed it even though it was horrifying at times.

Chilling!

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