A review by itsjadenbaby
The Color Purple by Alice Walker

dark emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Really impactful novel. I enjoyed the book despite the harsh and heavy topics weaved throughout.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Incest, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Colonisation, and Classism

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, and Pregnancy

Minor: Religious bigotry, Lesbophobia, and War