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Half of a Yellow sun

Purple Hibiscus

This young lady is NOT writing fast enough for me!

Both are brilliant literary works.

From the Publisher

Fifteen-year-old Kambili's world is circumscribed by the high walls and frangipani trees of her family compound. Her wealthy Catholic father, under whose shadow Kambili lives, while generous and politically active in the community, is repressive and fanatically religious at home.
When Nigeria begins to fall apart under a military coup, Kambili's father sends her and her brother away to stay with their aunt, a University professor, whose house is noisy and full of laughter. There, Kambili and her brother discover a life and love beyond the confines of their father's authority. The visit will lift the silence from their world and, in time, give rise to devotion and defiance that reveal themselves in profound and unexpected ways. This is a book about the promise of freedom; about the blurred lines between childhood and adulthood; between love and hatred, between the old gods and the new.

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Oh gosh, I am so mesmerized by Kambili's character! I can feel her conflict. I am now at the point where they have been at their auntie's for a moment and deh grandfather has come....so riveting...especially when she states that her father will decide what she will study at university.

finally!!! someone i can discuss this book with!

How do you feel about their father? I hated him with a passion!!! Let me know how you feel about the way this book ended

I became enamored with Kimbali's brother and the resistance that he put up...

but let me let you finish the book first

So far I a really dislike their father...especially when their mother lost her child. You could only imagine what happened in that room....then the helplessness dat everyone feels...its sad.

Also, Amaka...Ieh liking how she just drops inuendos regarding rich people as opposed to speaking up about her feelings....although that may change later in the book. I am trying to move as quickly through this book because I feel that there is something brewing with how Kambili watches Father Amadi.

With Jaja...you get a sense earlier in the book that he will eventually revolt and give resistance....and I love how he blossoms once they are in their auntie's home.

that's another thing i lovd about this book....although it didn't unfold the way i wanted it too

lol

i'll wait til yuh done

What a good read. I truely enjoyed it, will be getting Purple Hibiscus soon.

Thats next on my reading list. Yuh haffe hurry so we can discuss without giving wey deh story.

wasn't it????????????

LOVED that book!!

*makes mental note to pick this up along with HP tomorow*

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get Yellow Sun as well

I finally picked up Purple Hibiscus and started reading immediately.

I was just reading your comments on the father how you hated him but last night i was thinking he was so humble and was such a disciplinarian i was actually liking his stance. I guess that will change huh? lol
I guess the father turned out to be a monster no wonder Jaja said they will protect the baby from their father.
hmmm, cant wait for lunch to continue reading.

Girl would you believed i picked that book up just so i can have something to read on my way to London, and it turned out to be so good i couldnt put it down. I fell in love with characters esp the twin sisters.

I'm reading Half A Yellow Sun now....I am having a hard time putting it down!