Purple Hibiscus
(Author) Chimamanda Ngozi AdichiePre-order DREAM COUNT, the searing, exquisite new novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie now! A haunting tale of an Africa and an adolescence undergoing tremendous changes from the talented bestseller and award-winning author. 'A tale for our times' DAILY MAIL 'Immensely powerful' THE TIMES The limits of fifteen-year-old Kambili's world are defined by the high walls of her family estate and the dictates of her fanatically religious father. Her life is regulated by schedules: prayer, sleep, study, prayer. When Nigeria is shaken by a military coup, Kambili's father, involved mysteriously in the political crisis, sends her to live with her aunt. In this house, noisy and full of laughter, she discovers life and love - and a terrible, bruising secret deep within her family. This extraordinary debut novel from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, author of 'Half of a Yellow Sun', is about the blurred lines between the old gods and the new, childhood and adulthood, love and hatred - the grey spaces in which truths are revealed and real life is lived. 'I could not put it down' IRISH TIMES 'An intoxicating story that is at once distinctly feminine, African and universal' OBSERVER
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian author known for her powerful writing that explores themes of identity, feminism, and post-colonialism. Her most notable works include "Purple Hibiscus," "Half of a Yellow Sun," and "Americanah," which have garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards. Adichie's literary style is characterized by vivid storytelling, rich character development, and a sharp social commentary. She is considered a prominent voice in contemporary literature, particularly in the African diaspora genre, and has made significant contributions to expanding diverse representation in literature. Adichie's most famous work, "Half of a Yellow Sun," is a poignant novel that delves into the Biafran War and its impact on individuals and families, solidifying her reputation as a masterful storyteller and a leading figure in modern literature.
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