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Chimamanda Ngozi AdichiePurple Hibiscus₱1,617
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
₱1,617Purple Hibiscus
Set in post-colonial Nigeria, Purple Hibiscus follows the story of Kambili, who lives a very sheltered, conservative life. Her father is a well-respected factory owner and philanthropist in their community, while her mother is an obedient housewife who takes care of her and her brother Jaja.
Both siblings follow a strict routine and schedule, their daily lives revolving around school and church. As you get to know this family more, you discover that the tension at home is caused by her father, who is an extremely repressive religious fanatic. Her mother, though well-meaning, is powerless next to her tyrannical husband and often gets the brunt of his abuse.
That is the world that fifteen-year-old Kambili knows. So when her aunt takes her and Jaja to her seemingly unconventional home as the political climate in Nigeria worsens, she's introduced to an entirely different kind of household. It's a heart-wrenching coming of age tale about family and the sense of freedom that unconditional love and acceptance grants a child.
I enjoy Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's work so muchーshe made this list twice. Her storytelling is always so rich and intricate, and you end up learning a lot about Nigeria's culture and history through her books.
Both siblings follow a strict routine and schedule, their daily lives revolving around school and church. As you get to know this family more, you discover that the tension at home is caused by her father, who is an extremely repressive religious fanatic. Her mother, though well-meaning, is powerless next to her tyrannical husband and often gets the brunt of his abuse.
That is the world that fifteen-year-old Kambili knows. So when her aunt takes her and Jaja to her seemingly unconventional home as the political climate in Nigeria worsens, she's introduced to an entirely different kind of household. It's a heart-wrenching coming of age tale about family and the sense of freedom that unconditional love and acceptance grants a child.
I enjoy Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's work so muchーshe made this list twice. Her storytelling is always so rich and intricate, and you end up learning a lot about Nigeria's culture and history through her books.