About the book
Fifteen-year-old Kambili and her brother Jaja live under the rigid rule of their father Eugene, a man celebrated publicly and feared privately. A visit to their outspoken auntie Ifeoma opens a different way of living — and breathing. As political unrest rises outside, Kambili learns that love, defiance and freedom are harder won at home than abroad.
Why we recommend it
Kambili's wealthy, devout father is a pillar of the community — and a tyrant at home. Adichie's debut turns a family's silence into an unforgettable story of fear, faith and finding a voice. The prose is luminous; the tension never lets go.
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