purple hibiscus a novel by chimamanda ngozi adichie

Her debut novel, it was first published by Algonquin Books in 2003. In Purple Hibiscus, she recounts the story of a young Nigerian girl searching for freedom. Product Details Price 16.95 15.76 Publisher Algonquin Books Publish Date ApPages 336 Dimensions 5.4 X 8.1 X 0.8 inches 0. Purple Hibiscus is a novel written by the Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. 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. ”'Assured and evocative…a tale for our times. Purple Hibiscus is an exquisite novel about the emotional turmoil of adolescence, the powerful bonds of family, and the bright promise of freedom. ”'One of the finest debut novels of recent years…as punchy and characterful as Monica Ali’s 'Brick Lane'.” - Evening Standard Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie uses childhood innocence to write Nigerian history with the eye of a family insider.” - Hugo Hamilton ”'Political brutality and domestic violence, religion and witchcraft all merge with subtle force in this memorable novel. ”'A beautifully judged account of the private intimate stirrings of a young girl…Adichie is a fresh new voice out of Africa.” - Telegraph Purple Hibiscus: A Novel Kindle Edition by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Author) Format: Kindle Edition 11,646 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 11.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover from 10.00 1 New from 10.00 Paperback 9.99 137 Used from 1.90 39 New from 8.09 1 Collectible from 34. ”'A sensitive and touching story of a child exposed too early to religious intolerance and the uglier side of the Nigerian state.” - J. The most dominant motif of Purple Hibiscus is the concept of freedom by contrasting Kambilis and Aunt Ifeomas families, Chimamanda Adichie proves that perception of freedom can vary. ”'There’s a quiet confidence about the writing which is very attractive - it isn’t showy, it isn’t brash, but on the contrary both captivating and mature.” - Margaret Forster 'An intoxicating story that is at once distinctly feminine, African and universal.' Observer.

Purple hibiscus a novel by chimamanda ngozi adichie