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naomisel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse
curtinbrit's review against another edition
Graphic: Bullying, Physical abuse, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Rape
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Child abuse
lana_taylor23's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Rape, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, and Racism
li_gao'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? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Physical abuse, Incest, Death of parent, Infidelity, Racism, Child abuse, Hate crime, Domestic abuse, and Rape
drraytay's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Rape, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, Racism, Adult/minor relationship, Toxic relationship, Pedophilia, Colonisation, and Classism
Minor: Drug use, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Death of parent, and Infertility
planetnaz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, and Child abuse
aloe_v'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, and Child abuse
_lilireads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Rape, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexism, Racism, Child abuse, and Toxic relationship
annieogg's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Violence, Emotional abuse, Incest, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Colonisation, Death of parent, Eating disorder, and Sexual content
Minor: Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Suicidal thoughts
misssleepy'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? No
5.0
I was blown away by this book. I mean just the first page alone warns you that the journey ahead is dark. The half of the book felt very bleak and sad. About halfway through, once Celie has Nettie’s letters, the book changes in pace and tone.
The spiritual themes of this book were honestly healing. Shug and Celie’s conversation on god and how one has to stop thinking of god as a man (a white man especially) tore me down.
I was so scared that I wouldn’t like the ending of this book, but it ended with so much hope and with a profound sense of peace. It’s interesting that so many people consider this a sad book (and there are so many sad things that happen) but I really walked away from this book feeling more hope than sadness.
While I loved all the women in this book, I really ended up having a soft spot for Sophie. I admired the way she carried herself, was comfortable in her skin, and didn’t back down from anybody. Her arc was so sad to me, but I really appreciated how her story turned around in the end. She really just deserved so much more… though that could be said for all women in the book.
I would absolutely encourage anybody to read this book. It’s a story about friendship, love, what it means to be family, and finding your spirituality. Truly beautifully written. I think that Celie’s distinct dialect enhances some of the most beautiful thoughts and passages in the book. 5 stars from me all the way!!
Graphic: Racism, Rape, Child abuse, and Misogyny