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Purple Hibiscus

Book • 2003
The novel is set in the city of Enugu, Nigeria, and narrated by Kambili Achike.

It delves into the complex and often abusive home life of Kambili and her brother Jaja, whose father is a strict and fanatically religious man.

The story takes a significant turn when Kambili and Jaja visit their aunt in Nsukka, exposing them to a more open and loving environment.

The novel culminates in a dramatic event where Kambili's father dies, and her brother takes the blame for the crime, leading to his imprisonment.

The book explores themes of family, oppression, and the clash of traditional and modern values in a post-colonial society.

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