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luisaanjos'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
4.5
Comprei esse livro no início de 2020 e, até aqui, tentei tantas vezes lê-lo sem sucesso, mas com a chegada de 2023 eu decidi que desse ano não passava. e de fato, na segunda semana de janeiro, (re)descobri a potência dessas páginas, através de curtas epístolas que aos poucos foram me puxando pelos braços. tive boas experiências com romances epistolares, e esse não foi uma exceção.
Graphic: Body shaming, Child abuse, Colonisation, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Pedophilia, Police brutality, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, Racial slurs, Hate crime, Misogyny, Infidelity, and Incest
ash35967's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Grief, Bullying, Racial slurs, Hate crime, Sexual violence, Slavery, Police brutality, Forced institutionalization, Cursing, Racism, Sexual assault, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Pregnancy, Incest, Infidelity, Child abuse, Rape, Toxic relationship, and Violence
dannilmp'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
2.5
I was worried when I started this book that I wouldn't be able to read it easily with the writing style used but actually I found myself flying both through the pages and through Celie's story! I felt this novel was an absolute eye opener into something I thought I had a little understanding about but it turns out I really had no understanding at all!
While I can't say I found anything particulary negative about this book, I did struggle to read it with the letter style chapters. I felt like I was missing big gaps in the story, I know this may have been Walker's intention but it just doesn't vibe with me. Other than that, this story was wonderful but the heavy content and the way it made me feel emotionally means it wasn't one of my higher rated reads this year. Mainly because I prefer to read stories that don't shatter my heart and soul.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Incest and Rape
Minor: Child abuse and Drug use
avocadotoastbee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
It brings attention to so many incredibly important issues: sexual violence, poverty, inequality, and so much more. At the same time, it beautifully shows how women can stick together, grow with our pain, and still love and be loved after all our traumatic experiences.
The deep love Celie and Nettie have for each other as sisters reminded me of my sibling and me.
I'm so glad the story had a happy ending, I couldn't have handled anything else.
The Color Purple by Alice Walker is such an important classic and definitely a must-read!
Graphic: Misogyny, Rape, Sexual content, Slavery, Torture, Racism, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Classism, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Infertility, Pedophilia, Abandonment, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Incest, and Trafficking
Moderate: Confinement and War
laurajordensharris'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
4.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, and Abandonment
Moderate: Body shaming, Child abuse, Colonisation, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Grief, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Racism, Violence, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Classism, Cursing, Death, Incest, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, and Slavery
toffishay'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
4.75
Graphic: Pedophilia, Rape, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Colonisation, Misogyny, Sexism, Abandonment, Toxic friendship, and Violence
Minor: Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Racial slurs, Racism, Hate crime, Mental illness, Murder, Pregnancy, Chronic illness, Drug use, Incest, Infidelity, and Slavery
oddreads_nicolestins'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
5.0
I'm not one to give spoilers, but I will say that all the relationships in this book are nuanced. By the end you will see the characters for who they truly are and that is usually not the case with fiction. Nettie's letters were a pleasant surprise and overall I enjoyed the "letter" format of the book.
I'm definitely invested in all the characters and will be reading books 2 & 3 of the collection!
Graphic: Incest, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Colonisation
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Drug use, Sexual content, Slavery, and Toxic relationship
james1star'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
5.0
Despite the TWs below, Alice Walker’s The Color Purple is a masterpiece. To induce such an visceral response via highly emotive and sometimes haunting portrayals, is truly phenomenal. I am in awe of the writing, pacing, plot and characters. Truly a timeless and sadly still relatable exceptional piece of literature that has thoroughly earned its place as a classic. Everyone should read this. If it can’t spark even a little emotion in you then I don’t know what can.
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Slavery, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Incest, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Genocide, Murder, Sexual content, Colonisation, and Death
Minor: Drug use and Mental illness
rlgreen91's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I really enjoyed this book, and I'm planning to pick up Temple of the Familiar sometime later this year. And who knows, maybe on one of these cool(er) winter nights, I'll pull up the movie for a much richer rewatch. 5 stars.
Graphic: Sexism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Racism, Misogyny, Physical abuse, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Mental illness, and Violence
Minor: Pregnancy and Drug use
beccareadsbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Racism, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Rape, Racial slurs, Slavery, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Drug use, Domestic abuse, Abandonment, Torture, Violence, Sexual violence, Colonisation, and Alcoholism