fiction classics historical lgbtqia+ literary emotional reflective slow-paced

7 hours, 58 minutes | first published 1982

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Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, this novel about a resilient and courageous woman has become a Broadway show and a cultural phenomenon.A PBS Great American Read Top 100 PickCelie has grown up poor in rural Georgia, despis...
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Summary of 31262 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
reflective 64%
sad 57%
hopeful 45%
challenging 41%
dark 38%
inspiring 35%
tense 14%
informative 10%
funny 6%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 27%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

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: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.26

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