251 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9782874270819
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Washington Square Press
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 33,467 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
sad 57%
hopeful 44%
challenging 41%
dark 37%
inspiring 35%
tense 14%
informative 11%
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: 69% | 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
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Graphic
Rape, Domestic abuse, RacismModerate
Incest251 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9782874270819
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Washington Square Press
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 33,467 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
sad 57%
hopeful 44%
challenging 41%
dark 37%
inspiring 35%
tense 14%
informative 11%
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: 69% | 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