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Jul 25, 2008
Stephanie "Jedigal"
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it was amazing
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Wow. This was so excellent! A very quick read too. Alice Walker tells her story solely through journal entries (addressed "Dear God") and letters between two separated sisters. What a beautiful voice! I will definitely need to read this again, to appreciate the luscious language. This novel is almost like poetry! Every small chapter is very full with content.
Note that the movie, which I have alwasy loved and was VERY familiar with, does not follow the plot EXACTLY. But I feel that I understand ...more
Note that the movie, which I have alwasy loved and was VERY familiar with, does not follow the plot EXACTLY. But I feel that I understand ...more
I was certain I'd already read this book when I picked it up for book club, but I realized I hadn't, and as I read it, I remembered just how much I love Alice Walker's writing. She has a great unique style and explores human nature in an incredible way.
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