Possessing the Secret of Joy by Alice Walker

Possessing the Secret of Joy

The Color Purple Collection #3

Alice Walker

286 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)

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Description

When Alice Walker finished writing The Color Purple she realised that she needed to tell the story of Tashi, a minor character, who had "left Africa but had taken her wound with her to America". This is Tashi's story, told in her words and the voi...

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Moods

dark 84%
emotional 84%
sad 52%
challenging 47%
reflective 42%
tense 31%
inspiring 26%
informative 21%
hopeful 15%
funny 5%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 36%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.05

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