Purple Hibiscus
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| Purple Hibiscus | |
| Author | Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie |
|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Novel |
| Publisher | Algonquin Books |
| Publication date | October 2003 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| ISBN | ISBN |
| Followed by | Half Of A Yellow Sun |
Purple Hibiscus is the first novel by Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. It was first published by "Chapel Hill: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill", in 2003.[1] The novel is on the English Leaving Certificate course in Ireland.
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[edit] Plot introduction
The novel is centered around fifteen year old Kambili, and her family; her brother Jaja, her mother, Beatrice, and her father, Eugene.[2] Eugene is considered a "big man" within Nigerian society, but is a religious fanatic, and severely punishes both his wife and his children for what he sees as sins.[2] In the middle of the novel, Kambili and Jaja go to visit Eugenes sister, their Aunty Ifeoma, in the university town of Nsukka, where Kambili and Jaja begin to heal from the trauma they have suffered at the hands of their father.[2]
[edit] Characters
- Kambili
- Jaja
- Eugene (Papa)
- Beatrice (Mama)
- Ifeoma
- Father Amadi
- Amaka
- Obiora
- Chima
- Papa-Nnukwu
[edit] Awards & nominations
- Hurston-Wright Legacy Award 2004 (Best Debut Fiction Category)[3]
- Commonwealth Writers' Prize 2005: Best First Book (Africa) [3]
- Commonwealth Writers' Prize 2005: Best First Book (overall)[3]
- Nominations
- Shortlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction 2004[3]
- Longlisted for the Booker Prize 2004 [3]
- Nominated for the YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association) Best Books for Young Adults Award (2004)[3]
- Shortlisted for the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize 2004/2005[3]
[edit] References
- ^ The Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Website - Bibliography. The Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Website. Retrieved on 2008-03-15.
- ^ a b c Bell-Gam, Ruby A. (2004). Purple Hibiscus Review. H-AfrTeach. Retrieved on 2008-03-15.
- ^ a b c d e f g The Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Website - Awards. The Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Website. Retrieved on 2008-03-15.
