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sandsing7'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? No
4.75
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Infertility, Grief, Violence, Cursing, Incest, Abandonment, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Colonisation, Sexual violence, Body shaming, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Drug abuse, and Racial slurs
marinafaraujo'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
4.25
Graphic: Sexism, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, Misogyny, Violence, and Racism
hannahbailey'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
4.0
Graphic: Death, Racism, Violence, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, Infidelity, Rape, Incest, War, Racial slurs, Hate crime, Death of parent, Physical abuse, and Grief
klaraax'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? No
3.5
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Slavery, and Violence
mel_084'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? It's complicated
5.0
Minor: Violence and Rape
jameliaareadsalot's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Racial slurs, and Racism
beckybirch'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? No
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Violence, Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, and Physical abuse
Minor: Slavery
lorenag5'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Slavery, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Genocide, Grief, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Colonisation, Domestic abuse, Incest, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Violence
oonareads's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Body shaming, Child abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Drug use, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Racial slurs, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, and Violence
nafisa_tabassum'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? Yes
5.0
The novel has a very clear vision about being black in an oppressive America, a situation that is nuanced and complex. I appreciated that the book attempted to tackle so many stories - its range is vast, even traveling to Africa in a portion of the book that was heart-wrenching and beautiful. It sheds light on the continued colonization of Africa, something that is still an issue today. It is incomparably informative and insightful.
The heart of the book however is an understanding of 'God', which it approaches in a mostly non-religious way. We see different characters interact with this idea and, in the end come to their separate but interconnected conclusions about what that means for them. In all cases, that understanding comes through introspection, love, family and pain. Celie begins the book by addressing God as an abused, neglected child. In letters that don't really read like letters but guide the narrating voice, defines the subject and the audience, 'God' runs like an undercurrent though the entire narrative.
Minor spoiler -
All in all, 'The Color Purple' is a must read. It's a story that needs to be heard an understood in a world that often denies the pain of oppression.
Graphic: Racism, Xenophobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Sexual assault, Violence, Sexual violence, and Child abuse