Purple Hibiscus

Purple Hibiscus packs in a dense and intellectually challenging story that broaches some of the larger themes that preoccupy people anywhere in the world - life and death, the ambivalent meaning of familial love, domestic violence, religion, history and politics. In Adichie’s work, the latter refers specifically to Nigerian politics. This is a powerful and unsettling novel, at times emotionally demanding. It is populated by a number of strong characters, most of whom we retain in our minds well after turning the last page. An ambitious work of imagination, it leads readers into making sense of some complex and difficult issues, not least ethical considerations.