A review by greatexpectations77
The Color Purple by Alice Walker

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

4.75

I really really enjoyed this book, and I'm very disappointed that Alice Walker has gotten caught up in gross antisemitism and weird conspiracy theorists. That's super unfortunate because I think this book is really fascinating, particularly in how it views religion and Christianity that was essentially forced on formerly enslaved people. I thought the variety of writing styles was really fascinating, and I don't know how I went so long not knowing that this book had WLW relationships in it. I'm excited to watch the musical version and see how these things are handled on a stage. This isn't an easy read, but it's one that I think I'll revisit again in a few years. I feel like it will tell you something a little bit different with each read.
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