A review by bookobsessednow
The Color Purple by Alice Walker

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

The Color Purple brought me to tears from page one to the very end. After watching the film long ago, I always wanted to read the book. It will make your heart crack in small pieces before shattering completely, eyes swollen from the constant tears
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