I agree that THE AWAKENING is something that would be much more appreciated as an adult. I first read it in my early twenties but think I could appreciate it more now that I'm nearing my mid-thirties. Great reviews!
@mickeysbooktubeexperiment30298 жыл бұрын
+LizaadBooks Thank you! I think there's something about having LIFE happen to you that let's people appreciate Edna as a protagonist. When you see how hard it is to stay true to yourself in this world especially as a woman you understand her struggle more.
@Dark_Gillybean8 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more.
@KhiaComments8 жыл бұрын
I just put The Awakening on my library reserve list, because of how well you broke it down. I read it in high school and don't remember anything about it. I'm also now curious about The Grown Up, which I almost picked up today from my Library. Now, I think I'll give it a go. I really appreciate your insights on Purple Hibiscus, especially about the things you felt it did not cover. I read it years ago, and I remember thinking how much Adichie matured as a writer from her first to last novel. The Thing Around Your Neck will forever be my favorite, though (gotta give the short for some love). Great reviews, Mickey! Thanks for sharing.
@mickeysbooktubeexperiment30298 жыл бұрын
+Khia Comments The Grown Up is so short that it's not that much of a commitment and it is really interesting and entertaining. You can tell Purple Hibiscus is Adichie's first novel. It's a good debut novel but it's still her first and forecasts how great her writing gets in the future. Thanks for watching.
@KathleenAnnBooks8 жыл бұрын
I really loved Purple Hibiscus and as a result will plan to read all of Adichie's work. I loved how Kambili progressed in the novel. I didn't like the ending because I didn't like the choice her brother made to take responsibility for something but I do get why he did it,
@mickeysbooktubeexperiment30298 жыл бұрын
+Kathleen Ann Yeah the ending is interesting. I know some people who don't like it all. As far as I can tell Adichie's work only gets better from here. I think my next read by her will be Half a Yellow Sun.
@KathleenAnnBooks8 жыл бұрын
I've heard really good things about Half a Yellow Sun.
@browngirlreading8 жыл бұрын
I really need to read Purple Hibiscus. I only have PH and The Thing Around Your Neck. Might have to work it in my 2016 TBR. The Awakening is one of my favorite books. I read it in high school the first time and then a second time in college. Reading it the first time I liked it and really loved it the second time around. Gee wonder if I'll ever get to Gone Girl? lol! The hype was too much for me.
@timetoread17958 жыл бұрын
I really really want to read more Adichie, I read Americanah and her short story collection, I don't care what it is about and what it is...if she writes it I will read it, lol. Bah! And I need to read The Awakening. Blerggggg. So many books I need/want to read!!
@mickeysbooktubeexperiment30298 жыл бұрын
+time to read! Haha. The Awakening is really short so it shouldn't take too long to read it. I want to read Half a Yellow Sun next by Adichie. Maybe we can arrange another buddy read!!!