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A review by sarah984
The Color Purple by Alice Walker
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I can see why people like this book and I did enjoy the community formed by the various women for survival even when they didn't like one another very much. However I felt that most of the characters weren't very deep and a lot of things seemed to be forgiven way too easily. There is a sort of "plot twist" in the mid point which seemed to have no purpose aside from making another character seem more "valuable" to Celie.
Additionally, while looking up information about the book while reading I discovered very recent and bizarre antisemitic comments that Alice Walker has made and I can't recommend reading a book by a living author who is out there recommending David Icke and Alex Jones.
Additionally, while looking up information about the book while reading I discovered very recent and bizarre antisemitic comments that Alice Walker has made and I can't recommend reading a book by a living author who is out there recommending David Icke and Alex Jones.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Misogyny, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Incest, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Police brutality, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Colonisation
Minor: Ableism, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, and Grief