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A review by thoughtsfromtheafro
The Color Purple by Alice Walker
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Always a five star read. For the nostalgia, I re-read around the time I went to see the new version of the movie. I plan to re-read again in another few years.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Infidelity, and Grief