Purple Hibiscus Audiobook

" Reread with my class. I liked it a little better this time. Though the father is a bit of a cartoon character at times, and too easy for ninth graders to hate, the novel has a lot to teach about the ways people try to accommodate two very different cultural and religious traditions in their lives. "

" Adichie is such a tremendous, straight-forward writing about a place and time that I don't know much about. This story leads one to dig into the history of Africa and realize the universality of human beings. "

" I'd give it 3.5 if I could. A quick read, an entertaining read, a good read... but not a 4 star read. What I loved about this book was the way Adichie allows the reader to find little messages woven into the book. So many authors force feed their agendas, which really sucks the joy out of reading for me! For instance, I loved the treatment of Papa-Nnukwa. His attitude toward Truth, and the way other characters react to said attitude, really illuminates something about each individual (I'd argue that the reader's ideas about Nnukwa's religion reveals something about the reader, too!) His character/message, like so many others in the book, is not understated, but rather gentle in a way that grazes the careful reader and escapes the careless. "

" Excellent book from an author who I love. "

" Another book where I'd like 3 1/2 stars - I really liked it, but didn't love it. It's kind of a coming of age story in Nigeria, not a place I've read too much about. Enjoyed! "

" Not great. could have been even shorter. Feels like it's repeating itself midway through. It was a nice break from all the high fantasy door stoppers. "

" This coming-of-age book swept me up from the very first paragraph. I loved the complicated portrait of the narrator's father. Wonderful book, with a real sense of place, "

" A brilliant new author is on the block. A complete well written story that works on many levels. Keep on eye on her work. "

" The story was somewhat dark and somber set in Nigeria it explores the sexual awakening of a 15 yr old child within an oppressive Catholic home environment. It also touches upon the uglier aspects of the Nigerian State. "

" Beautifully written, touching story. I loved it. "

" Not as good as The Thing Around Your Neck, but an engaging read packed with so much fascinating information about Nigeria. Can't wait to read her other book. "

" Made me feel kind of depressed and deflated...but it was realistic, well-written and totally "un-put-downable"! I read this in two nights! "

" This girl is on fire! "

" This is the front and center tale of physical and emotional abuse of children, and the way they find out that not every family operates this way, set in Africa, where soem values are very much universal and others are not. Excellent, and hopeful. "

" This is one of the most beautiful and amazing books I have read in some time. It has been a while since I wanted to reach through pages and wrap a character in my arms. But I'm so glad I didn't and she figured out how to wrap herself in her own arms. "

" Grim tale of an oppressive father; but thankfully other characters lighten the story. I didn't think this was as deep as half of a yellow sun but enjoyable nonetheless. "

" a manual on dysfunctional families but also Nigerian life in modern times - the ending was a surprise but the journey to that point was interesting. "

" adichie is unbelievably talented and will become as famous as achebe someday. "

" This was one of the best books I've ever read. It has been over a month since I finished this book and I still think about it often as I parent my child and interact with refugees from all over the world. This is a MUST READ! "

" A sensitive and caring new writer with a book that brings you along the story with the story but leaves enough for you to imagine that something better could come from it. "

" A cousin of mine listed this as one of her two favorite fiction books of all time. As i liked her other favorite (the red tent) I was excited about this one. It is pretty depressing. I did enjoy reading more about africa but the depressing aspects made me want to get through it quickly. "

" Another great story by Chimamanda. Interesting insight in a different culture. "

" Truly an excellent read. Well written, but in a basic, undemanding prose. The story was compelling and taught me a great deal, too. Highly recommended. "

" Loved the images of plants and smells and foods and life in Africa. Loved the main character.An interesting coming of age book and a great strong female character. "