by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie · ISBN 9789174291636
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Purple Hibiscus is a poignant novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, translated by Ragnar Strömberg. Published in 2011 by Bonnier pocket, this edition tells an intense and emotional story. With 277 pages, the book explores deep and complex themes, offering a rich and reflective reading experience. Set in Nigeria, the novel follows the life of Kambili Achike, a young girl living under the strict regime of her father, a fervent Catholic. When Kambili and her brother Jaja visit their aunt Ifeoma, a liberal university professor, they discover a world of freedom and possibilities that challenges their beliefs and values. Through Kambili's eyes, Adichie weaves a story of oppression, resistance, and the search for identity in a turbulent political and religious context.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian writer, whose works include fiction, nonfiction, and lectures. She is widely recognised as a central figure in postcolonial feminist literature.
