A review by lukebryan
The Color Purple by Alice Walker

dark mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Sadly, this book did not do a lot for me, solely because I did not find the narrative's voice to be compelling. I think that the epistolary format did not convey the plot as best as it could have, as the writing characters felt as if they were paper-thin. I just didn't get on with this book.
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