Purple Hibiscus

Purple Hibiscus is a poignant coming-of-age novel set in post-colonial Nigeria against the backdrop of political instability. Narrated by fifteen-year-old Kambili Achike, the story details her life under the roof of her wealthy, fanatically religious, and abusive father, Eugene. A visit to her liberal, open-minded Aunt Ifeoma in Nsukka exposes Kambili and her brother to freedom, warmth, and self-discovery, setting off a quiet revolution within their family.