greatexpectations77 's review for:

The Color Purple by Alice Walker

4.75

challenging reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Toxic relationship, Abandonment

Moderate: Child abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Pregnancy, Colonisation, Classism

Minor: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Infertility, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Forced institutionalization, Trafficking, Grief, Death of parent