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_of_books_and_bookshelves_'s review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
4.5
efimerabonhomia's review against another edition
3.0
El color púrpura es la historia de Celie, una estadounidense negra que vive las desgracias que lleva marcadas desde su nacimiento por ser mujer y tener la piel oscura. Celie es la mayor de varios hermanos, incluida Nettie, una niña muy inteligente que aspira a ser maestra. Vive en su casa y sufre diferentes abusos hasta que se casa con un señor que no hará más que prolongar su sufrimiento y con el que nunca descubrirá lo que es el amor. La vida de Celie puede representar a la de tantas otras personas en su misma situación y sin embargo dentro de esta ficción y brutalidad encontramos el rayo de esperanza que supone para la protagonista encontrarse a Shug, una mujer liberada sexualmente al ser artista y la primera persona que le otorga algo de cariño.
El libro está escrito a modo de diario y se va respondiendo a sí mismo también con cartas entre ambas hermanas. Sin duda una narración que puede no resultar atractiva pero que hace que la crueldad aumente al ser una primera persona quien te narra todas las atrocidades que ha tenido que vivir. Dentro de la historia encontramos diversas historias de amor que se entrecruzan y personajes femeninos que hacen que Celie, una mujer traumatizada y esclavizada, conciba la libertad, y no sólo por Shug, también hay que hacer una mención honorífica a Sofía, la fuerza femenina personificada. Un personaje que aunque no tenga un final adecuado sigue siendo correcta dada su trayectoria. Si algo nos muestra El Color Púrpura es que los personajes no son perfectos, y mucho menos las personas.
El libro está escrito a modo de diario y se va respondiendo a sí mismo también con cartas entre ambas hermanas. Sin duda una narración que puede no resultar atractiva pero que hace que la crueldad aumente al ser una primera persona quien te narra todas las atrocidades que ha tenido que vivir. Dentro de la historia encontramos diversas historias de amor que se entrecruzan y personajes femeninos que hacen que Celie, una mujer traumatizada y esclavizada, conciba la libertad, y no sólo por Shug, también hay que hacer una mención honorífica a Sofía, la fuerza femenina personificada. Un personaje que aunque no tenga un final adecuado sigue siendo correcta dada su trayectoria. Si algo nos muestra El Color Púrpura es que los personajes no son perfectos, y mucho menos las personas.
jwolflink3's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
the_dave_harmon's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
albon's review against another edition
5.0
2020 review:
I feel like I don't have the right words to express how I felt about this book. Reading it was a very immersive experience. At times it broke my heart, reading about how the men around her treated Celie, but it could also be uplifting and heartwarming. The Color Purple really explored the relationships between women, familiar love, friendship, romantic and sexual love, and it did it with such grace and realness.
I'm hoping to watch the movie adaption by Steven Spielberg soon, and while I can't see how this will translate well to film, I know there are some amazing actresses in it and I can't wait to see their performances.
I feel like I don't have the right words to express how I felt about this book. Reading it was a very immersive experience. At times it broke my heart, reading about how the men around her treated Celie, but it could also be uplifting and heartwarming. The Color Purple really explored the relationships between women, familiar love, friendship, romantic and sexual love, and it did it with such grace and realness.
I'm hoping to watch the movie adaption by Steven Spielberg soon, and while I can't see how this will translate well to film, I know there are some amazing actresses in it and I can't wait to see their performances.
kittycat2302's review against another edition
5.0
I cannot believe I hadn't read this before. A little annoyed at my high school for not assigning it, particularly given that I went to high school (and grew up) where Alice Walker was born. :-/
Anyway, this was GREAT. At first, I wasn't sure about the letter format of the book, but it pulled me in. Celie is an incredibly well-drawn character, someone who I feel like I want to know. What's incredible is that ALL the characters are so well-drawn, even ones that we barely know (i.e., Mary Agnes, Henrietta, Eleanor Jane) and ones that we're set up to hate (Mr. _______). Celie's journey through life, journey into finding her power, her voice, her SELF, and God... all of it... it's fantastic.
All I can really do is sing this book's praises. I loved it.
Anyway, this was GREAT. At first, I wasn't sure about the letter format of the book, but it pulled me in. Celie is an incredibly well-drawn character, someone who I feel like I want to know. What's incredible is that ALL the characters are so well-drawn, even ones that we barely know (i.e., Mary Agnes, Henrietta, Eleanor Jane) and ones that we're set up to hate (Mr. _______). Celie's journey through life, journey into finding her power, her voice, her SELF, and God... all of it... it's fantastic.
All I can really do is sing this book's praises. I loved it.
speliza's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
itsbradleycole's review against another edition
5.0
Dear God, Celie, Nettie & Shug
I LOVED THIS BOOK!!! If a person thinks “I’ve seen the film, I don’t need to read the book” about this novel they are definitely wrong!!!
I grew up watching The Color Purple (and have always loved it and named my car after Celie) but the thought of reading the book never crossed my mind!! This book deserves so much more attention and admiration!
Heartbreaking. Loving. Hopeful.
I LOVED THIS BOOK!!! If a person thinks “I’ve seen the film, I don’t need to read the book” about this novel they are definitely wrong!!!
I grew up watching The Color Purple (and have always loved it and named my car after Celie) but the thought of reading the book never crossed my mind!! This book deserves so much more attention and admiration!
Heartbreaking. Loving. Hopeful.
jesssicaweil's review against another edition
5.0
For what it’s worth, this was my favorite read of 2023. Perfect book, no notes.