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A review by lauraborkpower
The Color Purple by Alice Walker
5.0
I don't know why I waited so long to read this book, but thank god I finally did. It's a perfect book. Seriously. It's perfect. The story, the conflict, the character growth, the writing. Perfect.
Most of the universe has read it, so I don't know what more I can say about it except that everyone, everywhere should read it. And then, they should probably read it again. It's beautiful and tragic and hopeful; it portrays women who are strong because of their circumstances and because of the support they receive from the other women in their lives, and who survive--who not only survive but who succeed. It is complex and difficult, but it is brilliant. It is proof that Alice Walker is one of the most talented writers of her generation. No. Of all time. Yep. I'm happy with that. She is one of the most talented and important writers of all time.
Walker narrates this audiobook, and that's just an added bonus. I could listen to her read for another two thousand hours and never get tired of her voice. I am in love with Alice Walker because of this book, and I am a better reader, writer, and person because of it.
Most of the universe has read it, so I don't know what more I can say about it except that everyone, everywhere should read it. And then, they should probably read it again. It's beautiful and tragic and hopeful; it portrays women who are strong because of their circumstances and because of the support they receive from the other women in their lives, and who survive--who not only survive but who succeed. It is complex and difficult, but it is brilliant. It is proof that Alice Walker is one of the most talented writers of her generation. No. Of all time. Yep. I'm happy with that. She is one of the most talented and important writers of all time.
Walker narrates this audiobook, and that's just an added bonus. I could listen to her read for another two thousand hours and never get tired of her voice. I am in love with Alice Walker because of this book, and I am a better reader, writer, and person because of it.