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Purple Hibiscus
- Narrated by: Lisette Lecat
- Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins
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Summary
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a 2003 O Henry Prize winner, and was shortlisted for the 2002 Caine Prize for African Writing and the 2004 Orange Prize. In Purple Hibiscus, she recounts the story of a young Nigerian girl searching for freedom. Although her father is greatly respected within their community, 15-year-old Kambili knows a frighteningly strict and abusive side to this man. In many ways, she and her family lead a privileged life, but Kambili and her brother, Jaja, are often punished for failing to meet their father’s expectations. After visiting her aunt and cousins, Kambili dreams of being part of a loving family. But a military coup brings new tension to Nigeria and her home, and Kambili wonders if her dreams will ever be fulfilled. Adichie’s striking and poetic language reveals a land and a family full of strife, but fighting to survive. A rich narration by South African native Lisette Lecat perfectly complements this inspiring tale.
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- hbutler
- 29-12-20
wrong choice of narrator
I do not think the narrator was right for the character.she should have had a Nigerian accent to make it more authentic.
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- Sikas
- 04-09-23
Truly Rivetting and a memorable read
I love this book by the talented Chimimanda Ngozi Adichi, and I will surely reread it. Touches on sensitive topics whilst also maintaining integrity.
I would highly recommend if you're also an avid reader of Malorie Blackman books.
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- Stephanie D.
- 15-07-20
beautifully written and heartbreaking
such a moving book, beautifully written and full of powerful themes. I couldn't put it down.
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- Amazon Customer
- 18-10-23
Quite captivating
A very can’t stop reading now book on family life back then. Gave me an insight into Nigerian village life. I liked it very much.
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- KJ
- 24-02-24
Gripping story spoiled by white South African reader.
What a shame to have such brilliant gripping story telling spoiled by a reader who places the story in South Africa by accent rather than Nigeria. Stumbling over names of places and branding out the emotion. Time for a re-record with a west African at the least reader.
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- Nicholas
- 23-12-12
Loved this book
This is an excellent read. Some complex characters, and a compelling coming-of-age drama played out against an all-too-real background in Nigerian history. Very well narrated.
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- Wuraola
- 10-10-15
Loved it
We absolutely loved it. All my kids too 12, 10 and 8 year olds girls
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- jude
- 27-09-20
white narrator?
Great story but why use a posh white woman to narrate. Way too much saliva sounds from narrator and she was quite slow even on the same sentence.
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- V. Mpala
- 20-08-13
Great story
If you could sum up Purple Hibiscus in three words, what would they be?
Intriguing emotional justified
Listen to this book on audible. I like the way the book was written, the story line was great detailing what exactly happened in a country foreign to me therfore I was able to picture it well. I felt angry a lot of the times and ashamed to say I loved the ending! Cant wait to read Adichie's other books.
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The one thing I did not like was an English accent reading a Nigerian book. It took me a long while to get my head around it. She did well in trying to pronounce the words but I would have like to hear the author herself or similar read the book.
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- Anton Kruger
- 22-12-21
So much saliva!
I agree with other listeners who have pointed out that this book should be avoided if you have any kind of sensitivity to mouth noises. Every sentence is followed by a wet swallow. It’s been more than ten years - I think Adichie’s work deserves a reboot with a fresher performer.
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