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This book gets better and better, with new twists and turns every few pages. The brutality of this book is forgiven by the sweet tendencies that happen every so often, touch by one’s heart

This book gets better and better, with new twists and turns every few pages. The brutality of this book is forgiven by the sweet tendencies that happen every so often, touch by one’s heart

The title of the book just because clear. Through all of the hardships and darkness in the world, there is something that unites us. I never have practiced any religion, but the point that this book makes, that god isn’t a thing, but rather everything, is a good way to look at life.

It is surprising, realizing how awful people would treat those of a different race than them. I knew racism was bad around the time this novel is based in, but the extent some people take it surprises me, and it makes me appreciate how far we have come and how far we still need to go.

It is surprising, realizing how awful people would treat those of a different race than them. I knew racism was bad around the time this novel is based in, but the extent some people take it surprises me, and it makes me appreciate how far we have come and how far we still need to go.

The twisted relationships and the suspicions in this book are very well thought out, and especially entrancing. They really make you think and wonder about what is truly happening in this strange old world.

A twist in the story just unfolded, and it changes how I view Albert and Celies sister, Nettie. After all this time, the abandonment celie has felt was actually isolation under Alberts control, and that changes how I see Albert. Not only is he a rapist, but he is a liar, a thief, and also an abusive parent and father.

The book keeps getting better and better, but the more I read it, the more I realize how different the world was back then, and I can easily understand why some of my friends feel and act the way they do, not wanting to be out at night, not wanting to be alone, as they’re scared. With my height I never really had to worry about things like sexual assault but this shows how real the possibility is.

This book is really interesting for many reasons. One I just realized today while reading is that there is a purpose behind blocking out the husband’s last name. It is to show who the main character cares about, as only shug Avery gets a last name. I predict some foreshadowing because of this, and I assume Cellie has a crush on shug

Although the grammar and spelling is weird, it creates a perfect light into how women were treated at this time. Not very educated, oppressed, ignored, beat. It really sells the authenticity of the book. Also, the topics about eating disorders and women’s rights are being introduced and they are going to be big, main topics of the book, in my opinion.