256 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780704300002
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Women's Press Ltd
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The Color Purple is a classic. With over a million copies sold in the UK alone, it is hailed as one of the all-time 'greats' of literature, inspiring generations of readers.Set in the deep American South between the wars, it is the tale of Celie, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 33,390 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
sad 57%
hopeful 44%
challenging 41%
dark 37%
inspiring 35%
tense 14%
informative 10%
funny 6%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Domestic abuse, RacismModerate
Incest256 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780704300002
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Women's Press Ltd
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The Color Purple is a classic. With over a million copies sold in the UK alone, it is hailed as one of the all-time 'greats' of literature, inspiring generations of readers.Set in the deep American South between the wars, it is the tale of Celie, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 33,390 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
sad 57%
hopeful 44%
challenging 41%
dark 37%
inspiring 35%
tense 14%
informative 10%
funny 6%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Domestic abuse, RacismModerate
Incest