ssenk's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
5.0
gleigh96's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.25
jschmidt10's review against another edition
5.0
I understand why this book has been so lauded and recognized - it’s a work of art by Walker. Art that paints a picture of pain, suffering and human spirit. It is vivid and raw. I am just still in my own thoughts here about it, will need to sit with it awhile!
crickets's review
5.0
Having never watched the movie, I went into this one only knowing it's going to be a tough story about BIPOC feminism and empowerment. It was that, for sure, but it was also a meditation on life and everything painful and beautiful.
Walker's characters are so relatable I felt I had truly stumbled upon a real collection of letters. These letters are simple, heartbreakingly honest, and so, so powerful. I feel that no summary would do them justice, but I can say that I was so captivated that I read them within 24 hours. I don't think Walker's words will leave my mind. It was instantly one of my favourite books of all time. I know I'll be coming back to it time and time again.
Don't wait to read this one. It'll fill your head and your heart. It's sad, it's funny, it's important, and it's surprisingly uplifting and optimistic in the end. As an additional note, I had the opportunity to listen to Alice Walker's own audio narration of the story, and wow, what a remarkable experience. I'd definitely recommend listening to this production, if it's available to you.
Walker's characters are so relatable I felt I had truly stumbled upon a real collection of letters. These letters are simple, heartbreakingly honest, and so, so powerful. I feel that no summary would do them justice, but I can say that I was so captivated that I read them within 24 hours. I don't think Walker's words will leave my mind. It was instantly one of my favourite books of all time. I know I'll be coming back to it time and time again.
Don't wait to read this one. It'll fill your head and your heart. It's sad, it's funny, it's important, and it's surprisingly uplifting and optimistic in the end. As an additional note, I had the opportunity to listen to Alice Walker's own audio narration of the story, and wow, what a remarkable experience. I'd definitely recommend listening to this production, if it's available to you.
eljay_luu's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
frnzfri's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
ariannazylstra's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
thebookpirahna's review
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Physical abuse, Rape, and Misogyny
anna5431's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
ervnmts's review
5.0
Kwento ng mga kapatid sa ibang kulay at pagkakaroon ng pamilya sa hindi mahihinagap na pagkakataon. Umiikot sa napakaraming tema gaya ng kasarian at gender roles, misogyny, kulay, lahi, kultura, pananampalataya, domestic violence at oppression.
Higit sa lahat proseso ito ng paglaya at pagpapatawad, at ang simpleng pagpapatuloy ng buhay.
Unang beses ko rin makabasa (na isang masayang karanasan) ng nobela na nasa African American Vernacular English (AAVE) na malimit lang natin mapanood at mapakinggan sa mga extra na karakter ng mga pelikulang puti.
Tila tumanda rin ako kasabay ng mga karakter.
Higit sa lahat proseso ito ng paglaya at pagpapatawad, at ang simpleng pagpapatuloy ng buhay.
Unang beses ko rin makabasa (na isang masayang karanasan) ng nobela na nasa African American Vernacular English (AAVE) na malimit lang natin mapanood at mapakinggan sa mga extra na karakter ng mga pelikulang puti.
Tila tumanda rin ako kasabay ng mga karakter.