Purple Hibiscus
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Lisette Lecat
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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.
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- hbutler
- 29-12-20
wrong choice of narrator
I do not think the narrator was right for the character.she should have had a Nigerian accent to make it more authentic.
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- Sikas
- 04-09-23
Truly Rivetting and a memorable read
I love this book by the talented Chimimanda Ngozi Adichi, and I will surely reread it. Touches on sensitive topics whilst also maintaining integrity.
I would highly recommend if you're also an avid reader of Malorie Blackman books.
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- Anonymous User
- 15-09-24
A moving story that stays with you
This is an incredibly powerful novel paired with extraordinary narration to bring it to life. I can’t stop thinking about it. Would recommend to anyone.
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- JayJayGee
- 08-10-24
Beautiful writing
The way the writer made you feel you were in the room. I have been in a ok club for 4 years and we have read some great books, it was unanimous that this was the best.
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- Nicholas
- 23-12-12
Loved this book
This is an excellent read. Some complex characters, and a compelling coming-of-age drama played out against an all-too-real background in Nigerian history. Very well narrated.
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- Wuraola
- 10-10-15
Loved it
We absolutely loved it. All my kids too 12, 10 and 8 year olds girls
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- jude
- 27-09-20
white narrator?
Great story but why use a posh white woman to narrate. Way too much saliva sounds from narrator and she was quite slow even on the same sentence.
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- Christine
- 16-06-24
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Extraordinary book, so very different and illuminating, it opens up a world to which many of us will not have been exposed. It confirms my thoughts that almost any ideals and principals taken to extremes become a tool for persons to commit terrible acts all of which have consequences.
Contrary to many listeners I found the narration good crossing the borders of the highly educated in an English university and the local language and dialects and those caught between the two.
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- KJ
- 24-02-24
Gripping story spoiled by white South African reader.
What a shame to have such brilliant gripping story telling spoiled by a reader who places the story in South Africa by accent rather than Nigeria. Stumbling over names of places and branding out the emotion. Time for a re-record with a west African at the least reader.
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- Stephanie D.
- 15-07-20
beautifully written and heartbreaking
such a moving book, beautifully written and full of powerful themes. I couldn't put it down.
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