--- product_id: 52600101 title: "Purple Hibiscus: The extraordinary debut novel from the Women's Prize-winning..." price: "104.74 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/52600101-purple-hibiscus-the-extraordinary-debut-novel-from-the-womens-prize store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 4.5/5 from 11,762 reviews Debut by Women's Prize-winning author Bestseller Rank #7,619 Purple Hibiscus: The extraordinary debut novel from the Women's Prize-winning... **Price:** 104.74 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the debut that shaped a literary icon — don’t miss out on Purple Hibiscus! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Purple Hibiscus: The extraordinary debut novel from the Women's Prize-winning... - **How much does it cost?** 104.74 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/52600101-purple-hibiscus-the-extraordinary-debut-novel-from-the-womens-prize) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Award-Winning Authorship:** Own a piece of literary history from a globally celebrated, Women's Prize-winning author. - • **Thought-Provoking Themes:** Dive into complex issues like religion, family dynamics, and societal hypocrisy, crafted with sophistication and empathy. - • **Literary Mastery Unveiled:** Experience the subtle power of Adichie's debut, praised for its nuanced storytelling and deep character development. - • **Critically Acclaimed Bestseller:** Join thousands of readers who rated this novel 4.5 stars, making it a must-have for discerning book lovers. - • **Perfect for Book Clubs & Professionals:** Stimulate meaningful conversations with a novel that resonates with millennial managers seeking depth and cultural insight. ## Overview Purple Hibiscus is the extraordinary debut novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, a globally bestselling and Women's Prize-winning author. Ranked #7,619 in books with over 11,700 glowing reviews averaging 4.5 stars, this novel offers a masterclass in subtle storytelling, exploring themes of religion, family, and societal challenges through rich character development. A must-read for professionals craving literary depth and cultural insight. ## Description Buy Purple Hibiscus: The extraordinary debut novel from the Women's Prize-winning and global bestselling author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie by (9780007189885) from desertcart UK’s Books Shop. Free delivery on eligible orders. Review: Underrated but superior debut from a bright young talent. - It was so long ago that I read 'Purple Hibiscus' but it still remains one of my favourite reads of the decade. I felt to write this review since Adichie's follow up 'Half of a Yellow Sun' has garnered so much praise - which I feel is by and large unwarranted in comparison to 'Purple Hibiscus' - whilst her debut remains the strongest indicator of what a formidable writer Adichie can be. So subtle and understated this book is simply far too well written for it to be as easy as it seems. Kambili is at once irritatingly passive and completely sympathy-worthy. The issues addressed here - religion, hypocrisy, coming-of-age, domestic violence - would be derivative and clichéd in the hands of a lesser writer. Yet the author pulls it off - in fact so well that its precisely what makes her debut stand out. Unlike '...Yellow Sun' Adichie does not rely on sensationalist plot devices such as violence, sex and profanity to drive this story along. In fact not a lot happens in regards to plot but so much character development is going on. I found it a lot easier to care and engage with the characters in 'Purple Hibiscus' than the follow up and there seems to be a lot more freedom in the way Adichie writes it, devoid of the self-consciousness and what seemed too much like insincerity that marred 'Half of a Yellow Sun' for me. Purple Hibiscus was a pleasant surprise. Paced well, long enough to get the point across without overstaying its welcome, I highly recommend it. I bought it on a whim and having read it I was chagrined Adichie did not get more recognition for it. It's a prodigiously good debut and her only problem might be matching or surpassing it. I will read '..Hibiscus' again one day to ensure it has not lost its sparkle. The fact 'Hibiscus..' has been eclipsed by Adichie winning the Orange Prize for 'Half of a Yellow...' is a classic example of why people should not wait to be told what to read by the likes of Richard and Judy and the mainstream. In short, we shouldn't fall too often into the trap of literary populism, deciding to like a book based on its exposure regardless of its quality. I think to overlook '...Hibiscus' is to miss what is really special about Adichie as a writer. Review: Interesting and thought provoking - Having read other books by this author I was interested to read this one. Generally a number of very thought-provoking insights on Nigeria, the reality of everyday life for the middle classes as well as villagers, the effect of religion and also familial abuse - frankly not that different wherever it takes place. Its not a 5 star because I found the ending rather unsatisfactory - I needed to know more! However, we discussed it at my bookclub and not everyone agreed. We all gave it a positive rating however. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 7,619 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 66 in Political Fiction (Books) 679 in Literary Fiction (Books) 2,127 in Contemporary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 11,762 Reviews | ## Images ![Purple Hibiscus: The extraordinary debut novel from the Women's Prize-winning... - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81FhK-0c2hL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Underrated but superior debut from a bright young talent. *by B***T on 23 February 2009* It was so long ago that I read 'Purple Hibiscus' but it still remains one of my favourite reads of the decade. I felt to write this review since Adichie's follow up 'Half of a Yellow Sun' has garnered so much praise - which I feel is by and large unwarranted in comparison to 'Purple Hibiscus' - whilst her debut remains the strongest indicator of what a formidable writer Adichie can be. So subtle and understated this book is simply far too well written for it to be as easy as it seems. Kambili is at once irritatingly passive and completely sympathy-worthy. The issues addressed here - religion, hypocrisy, coming-of-age, domestic violence - would be derivative and clichéd in the hands of a lesser writer. Yet the author pulls it off - in fact so well that its precisely what makes her debut stand out. Unlike '...Yellow Sun' Adichie does not rely on sensationalist plot devices such as violence, sex and profanity to drive this story along. In fact not a lot happens in regards to plot but so much character development is going on. I found it a lot easier to care and engage with the characters in 'Purple Hibiscus' than the follow up and there seems to be a lot more freedom in the way Adichie writes it, devoid of the self-consciousness and what seemed too much like insincerity that marred 'Half of a Yellow Sun' for me. Purple Hibiscus was a pleasant surprise. Paced well, long enough to get the point across without overstaying its welcome, I highly recommend it. I bought it on a whim and having read it I was chagrined Adichie did not get more recognition for it. It's a prodigiously good debut and her only problem might be matching or surpassing it. I will read '..Hibiscus' again one day to ensure it has not lost its sparkle. The fact 'Hibiscus..' has been eclipsed by Adichie winning the Orange Prize for 'Half of a Yellow...' is a classic example of why people should not wait to be told what to read by the likes of Richard and Judy and the mainstream. In short, we shouldn't fall too often into the trap of literary populism, deciding to like a book based on its exposure regardless of its quality. I think to overlook '...Hibiscus' is to miss what is really special about Adichie as a writer. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting and thought provoking *by D***T on 20 August 2013* Having read other books by this author I was interested to read this one. Generally a number of very thought-provoking insights on Nigeria, the reality of everyday life for the middle classes as well as villagers, the effect of religion and also familial abuse - frankly not that different wherever it takes place. Its not a 5 star because I found the ending rather unsatisfactory - I needed to know more! However, we discussed it at my bookclub and not everyone agreed. We all gave it a positive rating however. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Once again a great book by Chimamanda *by R***. on 28 October 2024* This writer can do no wrong. Every single book I have read has been enthralling. This was not my favourite book by this author but the standards have been exceptionally high after Half of a yellow Sun and Americanah! It took a long time and painful waiting to get to the result I was desperate for in this book but the journey was as ever both informative and enjoyable. ## Frequently Bought Together - Fourth Estate Purple Hibiscus - Stranger By Albert Camus - Fourth Estate Americanah --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/52600101-purple-hibiscus-the-extraordinary-debut-novel-from-the-womens-prize](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/52600101-purple-hibiscus-the-extraordinary-debut-novel-from-the-womens-prize) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-10-04*