Reviews tagging 'Adult/minor relationship'

The Color Purple by Alice Walker

163 reviews

meech1e's review against another edition

It was hard to read and quite graphic. Although I didn’t read much it was very emotional and I just couldn’t continue

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Pedophilia, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Trafficking, Slavery, Death of parent, and Child abuse

lola1212's review against another edition

it was very raw & i wasn’t expecting it that early in

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Bullying, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Rape, Violence, Abortion, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Colonisation, Domestic abuse, Classism, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Emotional abuse, Grief, Racism, Self harm, Physical abuse, and Pregnancy

brulereads's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Heartbreaking yet hopeful, with humor and sadness. Nettie and Celie are siblings that have been through so much but remain hopeful for themselves and each other. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Adult/minor relationship, and Emotional abuse

starrylight's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

I see how this is a classic but it was a hard book to read, not in the language or the heavy themes just it was hard

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Racism, Emotional abuse, Incest, Adult/minor relationship, Hate crime, Mental illness, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Classism, Pregnancy, Misogyny, Pedophilia, and Rape

curtinbrit's review against another edition

Too much rape, sexual descriptions, and bad language.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Physical abuse, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Rape

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Child abuse

emilinaballerina's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

• 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

5.0

Re-read so good I emailed my HS English teacher. I don’t really have anything to say about this book that hasn’t already been said by people who are much more eloquent than I am, but it honestly can't be praised enough. This book is truly a work of art. It is a real triumph of literature and storytelling. The only book ever. If there is one book everyone should read in their life, it’s this one. I feel like I will be thanking Alice Walker for the rest of my life. Miss Celie, you will always be famous <3

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Adult/minor relationship, Colonisation, Incest, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, Sexism, and Sexual assault

lana_taylor23's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

• 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

The only reason I rated this 3 starts is because it’s very different from what I normally enjoy reading but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth it. Not everything you read has to be light; if that statement resonates with you then don’t be afraid to pick up this highly acclaimed book.

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Content Warnings

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

susannah_knox's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• 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

5.0

I'm so so glad I decided to re-read this book.  I remembered the atmosphere but not the plot, so the way the story and the voices of the characters evolved surprised and delighted me.  Just a beautiful and timeless book.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Incest, Rape, and Adult/minor relationship

Moderate: Racism, Violence, Colonisation, and Racial slurs

drraytay's review against another edition

challenging emotional medium-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

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

annieogg's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

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