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A review by judyylino
The Color Purple by Alice Walker
challenging
emotional
informative
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
"Unbelief is a terrible thing. And so is the hurt we cause others unknowingly."
The Color Purple may be one of the most emotionally devastating books I have read in a long time.
This novel demanded my utmost attention from the very first page, and I found it really difficult not to think about it.
This recounts the story of two sisters Celie and Nettie, where we get to read the letters that are written between each other and God. Reading the most vulnerable thoughts and beliefs while also telling us about the people in their lives and what they all go through.
This novel tackles blackness, black beauty and feminity, and sisterhood, the importance of having a community. It also discussed sexual assault, domestic violence, Racism and misogynistic men and religion. All the characters were fully fleshed out, we get the chance to learn about their upbringing and personality and what it's like to be an African American in the USA and I was still left with the need to know more about them, how incredible, emotional and inspiring they are. I also loved the discussion of African culture and African American culture. There are so many things I want to talk about, but to sum it up, this was perfect, gut-wrenching and beautiful
This novel demanded my utmost attention from the very first page, and I found it really difficult not to think about it.
This recounts the story of two sisters Celie and Nettie, where we get to read the letters that are written between each other and God. Reading the most vulnerable thoughts and beliefs while also telling us about the people in their lives and what they all go through.
This novel tackles blackness, black beauty and feminity, and sisterhood, the importance of having a community. It also discussed sexual assault, domestic violence, Racism and misogynistic men and religion. All the characters were fully fleshed out, we get the chance to learn about their upbringing and personality and what it's like to be an African American in the USA and I was still left with the need to know more about them, how incredible, emotional and inspiring they are. I also loved the discussion of African culture and African American culture. There are so many things I want to talk about, but to sum it up, this was perfect, gut-wrenching and beautiful