fiction classics historical lgbtqia+ literary emotional reflective slow-paced

271 pages | first published 1982

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A powerful cultural touchstone of modern American literature, The Color Purple depicts the lives of African American women in early twentieth-century rural Georgia.Sisters Celie and Nettie share the pain and struggle of growing up as African Ameri...
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Moods

emotional 89%
reflective 65%
sad 57%
hopeful 45%
challenging 41%
dark 38%
inspiring 35%
tense 14%
informative 10%
funny 6%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 1%
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: 27% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%

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4.26

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