Purple Hibiscus

"Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a novel about a young Nigerian girl named Kambili growing up in a strict, religious household. Her father is an authoritarian figure who demands obedience and controls every aspect of their lives, both at home and in their community. As Kambili encounters new freedom and experiences outside her home, she begins to question her father's oppressive rule, discovering her own voice and independence. The story explores themes of family, faith, repression, and the struggle for personal identity within Nigerian society.