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Oct 30, 2003 · 120,312 ratings10,027 reviews. A previously published edition of ISBN 9781616202415 can be found here. 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.
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.
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 is an exquisite novel about the emotional turmoil of adolescence, the powerful bonds of family, and the bright promise of freedom. Discover the latest buzz-worthy books, from mysteries and romance to humor and nonfiction. Explore more.
- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Jan 1, 2003 · 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,...
Apr 17, 2012 · 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...
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.
