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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
graecus_'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
Graphic: Physical abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Racial slurs, and Pregnancy
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
satuhurme'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
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Racial slurs, Adult/minor relationship, and Racism
Moderate: Alcoholism and Rape
Minor: Slavery and War
kaffzillah's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Infidelity, Addiction, Colonisation, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Alcoholism, Adult/minor relationship, Cultural appropriation, Sexism, Slavery, Mental illness, Misogyny, Abandonment, Child abuse, Death, Sexual assault, Rape, Drug abuse, Sexual violence, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Incest, Sexual content, Cursing, Racial slurs, Racism, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Emotional abuse, Medical trauma, Miscarriage, and Murder
risemini'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? No
4.5
Graphic: Rape, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Death, Violence, Toxic relationship, War, Incest, Racism, and Sexual content
kaitlynbarrett'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: Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexism
Moderate: Sexual assault
kodameansfriend's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Racism, Sexual violence, Police brutality, Domestic abuse, and Sexual content
passionatereader78'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: Confinement, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Child death, Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Pregnancy, Classism, and Death
Moderate: Body shaming, Racial slurs, Confinement, Infertility, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Emotional abuse, Terminal illness, Torture, and Miscarriage
froon's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Rape