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271 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781474607254
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Publication date: 31 October 2017
Description
A powerful cultural touchstone of modern American literature, The Color Purple depicts the lives of African American women in early twentieth-century rural Georgia.Sisters Celie and Nettie share the pain and struggle of growing up as African Ameri...
Community Reviews Summary of 49,494 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
sad 58%
hopeful 46%
challenging 41%
dark 38%
inspiring 37%
tense 15%
informative 11%
funny 7%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 74% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Rape, Domestic abuse, RacismModerate
Incest271 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781474607254
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Publication date: 31 October 2017
Description
A powerful cultural touchstone of modern American literature, The Color Purple depicts the lives of African American women in early twentieth-century rural Georgia.Sisters Celie and Nettie share the pain and struggle of growing up as African Ameri...
Community Reviews Summary of 49,494 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
sad 58%
hopeful 46%
challenging 41%
dark 38%
inspiring 37%
tense 15%
informative 11%
funny 7%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 74% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Domestic abuse, RacismModerate
Incest