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Sep 13, 2014
Diana Long
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Outstanding. I found the writing style a trifle bit odd at first but as soon as I got past the first few “Dear God” I was deeply immersed and committed to the novel. I thought that during the first part of the book the protagonist of the story, Celie was speaking to God, pleading for some reprieve to the harshness and loneliness of her life. Once she starting reading the letters from Nettie she turned from God, who she felt never heard her to her sister, but at this time was writing her thoughts
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I loved this book. the main character Celie seemed to have an odd mix of fragility and strength. Over time her strength triumphed. The challenges she faced challenged and moved you as a reader. But the power of the strength at the end, made you tap into the strength of the human spirit.
This is a book about faith, love, growth, but mostly it is about strong women. Every word in this book, every conversation; adds something. Is important.
The writing is impeccable, but it is the characters you fall in love with. It is not about turning the page, finding out what happens next. At least it was not about that for me. It is about being a part of their journey. Being invited into their lives as black women living in the South (and Africa) in a time where being any of those things, bu ...more
The writing is impeccable, but it is the characters you fall in love with. It is not about turning the page, finding out what happens next. At least it was not about that for me. It is about being a part of their journey. Being invited into their lives as black women living in the South (and Africa) in a time where being any of those things, bu ...more
I loved this book !
Apr 24, 2021
Vanessa Goscinny
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Feb 03, 2023
Kelsey C
marked it as to-read
