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Purple Hibiscus

by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
RM44.24 MYR
Purple Hibiscus
Purple Hibiscus

Coming-of-age journey against a strict religious backdrop.

"Purple Hibiscus" could be a profound experience for you if you're drawn to stories that explore the complexities of family dynamics, personal growth, and political tension. As Kambili's narrative unfolds, you'll find yourself immersed in a world where love and tyranny coexist, prompting reflections on freedom, resilience, and the meaning of home. Plus, Adichie's prose is a delight to read—crafted with care and full of emotional depth.

  • Booker Prize Nominee for Longlist (2004)
  • Orange Prize Nominee for Fiction Shortlist (2004)
  • John Llewellyn Rhys Prize Nominee (2004)
  • Hurston/Wright Legacy Award for Debut Fiction (2004)
  • Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best First Book Overall (2005)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Purple Hibiscus

by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
RM44.24 MYR
ISBN: 9780007189885
Authors: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Publisher: 4th Estate
Date of Publication: 2017-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Adult, Contemporary, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Race, Feminism
Goodreads rating: 4.18
(rated by 117774 readers)

Description

Fifteen-year-old Kambili and her older brother Jaja lead a privileged life in Enugu, Nigeria. They live in a beautiful house, with a caring family, and attend an exclusive missionary school. They're completely shielded from the troubles of the world. Yet, as Kambili reveals in her tender-voiced account, things are less perfect than they appear. Although her Papa is generous and well respected, he is fanatically religious and tyrannical at home—a home that is silent and suffocating. As the country begins to fall apart under a military coup, Kambili and Jaja are sent to their aunt, a university professor outside the city, where they discover a life beyond the confines of their father’s authority. Books cram the shelves, curry and nutmeg permeate the air, and their cousins’ laughter rings throughout the house. When they return home, tensions within the family escalate, and Kambili must find the strength to keep her loved ones together. Purple Hibiscus is an exquisite novel about the emotional turmoil of adolescence, the powerful bonds of family, and the bright promise of freedom.
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Coming-of-age journey against a strict religious backdrop.

"Purple Hibiscus" could be a profound experience for you if you're drawn to stories that explore the complexities of family dynamics, personal growth, and political tension. As Kambili's narrative unfolds, you'll find yourself immersed in a world where love and tyranny coexist, prompting reflections on freedom, resilience, and the meaning of home. Plus, Adichie's prose is a delight to read—crafted with care and full of emotional depth.

  • Booker Prize Nominee for Longlist (2004)
  • Orange Prize Nominee for Fiction Shortlist (2004)
  • John Llewellyn Rhys Prize Nominee (2004)
  • Hurston/Wright Legacy Award for Debut Fiction (2004)
  • Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best First Book Overall (2005)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.