Mesmerising and eye opening read by Adichie (Purple Hibiscus - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie)

Member Name: emma_ski

Product:	Purple Hibiscus - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Date:	08/06/09 (6 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: addictive,surprising, gripping,

Disadvantages: none

I had this book bought for me a while ago and at first left it to gather dust thinking it was not my type of book. However once I picked it up and began reading i was hooked!

The book is about 15 year old Kambili and her life growing up under the strict regime of her rich catholic father in Nigeria.
As Nigeria suffers from a military coup, Kambili is moved to live with her aunt, where she discovers fun and laughter and how to relax as a child.

The book flows perfectly and is easy to follow the story. The characters are all unique and completely believable!

The story is really gripping and once you get into the book it is really hard to put it down again. The story opens your eyes about how a family can suffer from a country political doings and how innocent children are affected. This book is fantastic and a must read, a real change from many of the memoir style books i have read!

Summary: a definite must read, very different from 'memoir style' writings- its better!