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Purple Hibiscus
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bookshelves: read2017, location-nigeria, location-africa, around-the-world, postal-bookswap
Oct 04, 2011
bookshelves: read2017, location-nigeria, location-africa, around-the-world, postal-bookswap
I was pleased to open this book as one of the picks during a year + with the "Postal Book Swap F" group. This is our second year send books around and the picks are entirely secret until everyone has seen everything.
I had previously read and enjoyed Americanah and always thought I might go back and read Adichie's previous works. I also have Half of a Yellow Sun on my shelf, unread.
I loved this story, and it resonated deeply because of my own experiences with my own father. And I think she does a good job of showing that no matter how much privilege you have, if you aren't safe at home, you do not have a good life. I really felt for Kambili and Jaja.
(Thanks Connie!)
I had previously read and enjoyed Americanah and always thought I might go back and read Adichie's previous works. I also have Half of a Yellow Sun on my shelf, unread.
I loved this story, and it resonated deeply because of my own experiences with my own father. And I think she does a good job of showing that no matter how much privilege you have, if you aren't safe at home, you do not have a good life. I really felt for Kambili and Jaja.
(Thanks Connie!)
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October 4, 2011
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November 15, 2017
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November 15, 2017
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November 21, 2017
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November 21, 2017
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November 21, 2017
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location-africa
November 21, 2017
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around-the-world
November 21, 2017
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postal-bookswap
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Nov 22, 2017 04:41AM
Jenny, your review was a good reminder that this has been on my list for too long . Thanks, great review.
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Because I'm on Goodread's everyday; when I read a review that reveals a pain from a readers life, abuse, health problems, loneliness - it makes me sad and I always wish I could say "I'm sorry this happened to you."
