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Purple Hibiscus is a novel written by the Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Her debut novel, it was first published by Algonquin Books in 2003. [1] Synopsis. Purple Hibiscus is set in postcolonial Nigeria, a country beset by political instability and economic difficulties.
Purple Hibiscus Summary. Kambili Achike, the narrator, is a fifteen-year-old girl living in Enugu, Nigeria with her father, Eugene ( Papa ), mother, Beatrice ( Mama ), and older brother, Chukwuku ( Jaja ). The novel begins on Palm Sunday.
This is a book about the promise of freedom; about the blurred lines between childhood and adulthood; between love and hatred; between the old gods and the new. Purple Hibiscus is licensed for publication in 28 languages. Awards | Distinction. Hurston/Wright Legacy Award (Best Debut Fiction Category), 2004.
Overview. Purple Hibiscus, the debut novel from award-winning Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, was published in 2003. The novel is set in post-colonial Nigeria, and it highlights many of the problems that Nigerians faced as the country moved from the shadow of colonial rule.
Apr 17, 2012 · Purple Hibiscus: A Novel. Paperback – April 17, 2012. by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Author) 4.5 12,287 ratings. See all formats and editions. “One of the most vital and original novelists of her generation.” —Larissa MacFarquhar, The New Yorker. From the bestselling author of Americanah and We Should All Be Feminists.
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Purple Hibiscus: A Novel. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Algonquin Books, Jan 1, 2003 - Fiction - 307 pages. Fifteen-year-old Kambili and her older brother Jaja lead a privileged life in Enugu,...
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...
