graecus_ 's review for:

The Color Purple by Alice Walker

5.0

challenging dark emotional reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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i picked this up semi randomly during a trip to the library during creative writing and absolutely devoured it. i finished it in less than 36 hours. the characters are incredibly dynamic, and walker’s writing is incredibly immersive. i could not put this down

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Pregnancy