Possessing the Secret of Joy by Alice Walker

Possessing the Secret of Joy

The Color Purple Collection #3

Alice Walker

304 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction literary challenging emotional sad medium-paced
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Description

A provocative novel about an African tribal woman's battle with madness after the trauma of a childhood genital mutilation.

Community Reviews Summary of 895 reviews

Moods

emotional 74%
dark 70%
sad 64%
challenging 45%
reflective 41%
informative 32%
tense 25%
inspiring 22%
hopeful 16%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 37%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 39% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 8%

Average rating

4.05

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