A review by ioananana
The Color Purple by Alice Walker

inspiring reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

Such a rollercoaster. Written in a letter exchange format, the story sucks you in instantly and it becomes a constant page turner. Very dark themes with an emotional historical setting, the novel also introduces you to heartbreaking events that happened in the past; these are not the main focus of the novel, but they do influence greatly the characters’ position and actions.

I loved the exploration of Celie’s freedom of mind, sexuality and bravery! How she found herself and her inner voice that she repressed for so long. 

Only complaint: the ending was a little predictable and missed a lil something. It’s otherwise a brilliant read.

What a ride!!
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