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Purple Hibiscus: A Novel
Purple Hibiscus A Novel
Author: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Fifteen-year-old Kambili and her older brother Jaja lead a privileged life in Enugu, Nigeria. They live in beautiful house, with a caring family, and attend an exclusive missionary school. They're completely shielded from the troubles of the world. Yet, as Kambili reveals in her tender-voiced account, things are less perfect than they appear. Al...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781616202415
ISBN-10: 1616202416
Publication Date: 4/17/2012
Pages: 336
Edition: Reprint
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  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 11 ratings
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
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Read this for my book club and I'm glad I did but it's not a quick, fluffy book. It's abuse was startling and cringe worthy but an important part of the story. Made for a lively discussion; glad we read it; made us interested in more of her writing. Recommend with caution.


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