Purple Hibiscus
by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie holds a highly rated rating of 4.11 out of 5, based on 29.4K reader ratings. First published in 2003. The book spans 336 pages.
About Purple Hibiscus
Fifteen-year-old Kambili’s world is circumscribed by the high walls and frangipani trees of her family compound. Her wealthy Catholic father, under whose shadow Kambili lives, while generous and politically active in the community, is repressive and fanatically religious at home.When Nigeria begins to fall apart under a military coup, Kambili’s father sends her and her brother away to stay with their aunt, a University professor, whose house is noisy and full of laughter. There, Kambili and her brother discover a life and love beyond the confines of their father’s authority. The visit will lift the silence from their world and, in time, give rise to devotion and defiance that reveal themselves in profound and unexpected ways. 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.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie |
| Published | 2003 |
| Pages | 336 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Religion & Spirituality |
| Average Rating | 4.11 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 29,416 |
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What genre is Purple Hibiscus?
Purple Hibiscus is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Purple Hibiscus worth reading?
Based on 29.4K reader ratings, Purple Hibiscus has an average score of 4.11 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Purple Hibiscus?
Purple Hibiscus has 336 pages.
Who wrote Purple Hibiscus?
Purple Hibiscus was written by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. It was first published in 2003.
What is the ISBN for Purple Hibiscus?
The ISBN-13 for Purple Hibiscus is 9780007189880.0.
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