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callablues's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Incest, Rape, and Police brutality
gemmascott's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I absolutely loved this book. A masterpiece of 20th century fiction.
When I first read this book as a teenager, I hated it, but now I realise that I just wasn’t ready for it.
The Color Purple tells the story of Celie, a poor black woman living in America’s Deep South during the interwar period. The story begins when Celie is a teenager, who having been sexually abused by her stepfather, is married to a much older man for the purpose of looking after his neglected home and family.
From Celie’s asexual awakening, through heartbreak, love, acceptance, forgiveness and the book’s eventual happy ending, the Color Purple explores Celie’s relationship with God, as well as the themes of race, gender and sexuality. The ending of the book feels almost utopian, compared to its beginnings and even the realities of black Americans in the present day, but it does give us a glimpse into the world could and should be.
I would recommend this book to anyone.
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Incest, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Police brutality, and Death of parent
kommatator's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Incest, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Police brutality, and Death of parent
millywebster's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, and Police brutality
Minor: Incest, Mental illness, Rape, and Sexual assault
kengore's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, and Police brutality
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Racism