What an incredibly profound experience this is.

It's such a hard-hitting book that delves into the themes of persecution and yet, it also beautifully portrays the path of redemption.

The book commences in the darkest of places, but as the story unfolds, the light gradually shines brighter and brighter.

This narrative explores the tough and often overlooked side of the human condition.

One of my most cherished lines, which I'm paraphrasing here, is "I may be ugly, I may be nothing but a woman, I may even be a bad cook, but I'm here. I'm here."

You can truly sense the liberation and freedom encapsulated within those words.

This book is not just about the freedom of the spirit but also about freedom in its purest form.

We can find ourselves enslaved by our gender, our color, our society, our nation, and especially by our way of thinking.

However, freedom from all these constraints is indeed possible.

I firmly believe that Miss Celie has to surmount all of these obstacles.

Much of the movie, which I've watched numerous times since the 80s, follows the first three-fourths of the book.

The book predominantly focuses on Celie's arduous journey.

It doesn't venture into the details about Africa and Nettie.

I appreciate this aspect of the movie, and yet, it did manage to add an extra layer to the story.

The climax, for me, is when Celie finally gathers the courage to stand up to Mister and walks out of his house.

That moment truly represents the pinnacle of the story.

Each character in the book has their own distinct voice, and they are all incredibly deep and multi-faceted.

The writing is of the highest caliber, evolving as the characters grow and age.

This story is replete with wisdom and experience, offering a truly spiritual encounter.

There is a significant amount of philosophy and religion discussed within these pages.

I adore how Alice Walker expounds on the idea that God desires to be loved just as we yearn for love.

God is present in every living plant, and they all crave our love and attention.

Once again, I'm doing a poor job of paraphrasing, but it's such a beautiful concept.

In the book, Celie leaves Mister and departs to live with Sug.

They develop a profound and meaningful relationship.

I'm overjoyed that Celie gets the opportunity to understand what love truly means.

I wish with all my heart that no one would ever have to endure the kind of suffering that Celie did; it was truly harrowing.

I'm grateful that Alice Walker was able to share the gift of what Celie learned with the world, even if it was fictional.

I can't fathom why it took me so long to read this masterpiece.

It touched me on a deeply emotional level.

It's a powerful movie, and it's an equally powerful book.

It spreads the truth like a wave in a pond, rippling out into the world.

I'm extremely thankful to have had the privilege of experiencing this book and witnessing a completely different way of life.

I read The Colour Purple in my early teens. The graphic abuse described in it left me deeply traumatized, and I firmly vowed to never read it again. However, I was curious as to why so many of my Goodreads friends rated it so highly. Eventually, I was convinced to give it another try.

Years after my initial reading, I still, of course, have the same visceral reaction to the abuse. But this time, it no longer blinds me from seeing the magnificence of Alice Walker’s storytelling. She has an incredible ability to bring her characters to life.

Celie is the protagonist of the tale. Her story unfolds through a series of letters, first written to God and then to her sister Nettie. As an abused and uneducated woman, having endured abuse from her father, husband, and step-children, and only ever experiencing love from Nettie, the letters are extremely revealing. They are the only means Celie has to express her feelings.

I absolutely adored Celie. It truly amazed me that a woman who had suffered so much abuse, both sexually, physically, and verbally, could still have so much love in her heart and not be bitter. Just imagine regularly hearing words like this: (Husband to Celie) – “Who you think you is? You can’t curse nobody. Look at you. You black, you pore, you ugly, you a woman. Goddam, he say, you nothing at all.”

But Celie is far from nothing. One of my favorite aspects of this book is the sisterhood portrayed, especially by the enigmatic Shug, who played a crucial role in helping Celie on her journey to self-realization. The book also features strong female characters, which is yet another plus.

I am so glad I gave this book a second chance. Celie is a wonderful character and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

“I think us here to wonder, myself. To wonder. To ask. And that in wondering bout the big things and asking bout the big things, you learn about the little ones, almost by accident. But you never know nothing more about the big things than you start out with. The more I wonder, the more I love.”

**"The Color Purple: A Powerful Tale of Sisterhood and Struggle"**

I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don't notice it.

The Color Purple is a remarkable novel filled with an abundance of strong, inspiring, and unforgettable female characters. Each woman has her own unique story, yet they are all bound together by the various forms of abuse, prejudice, or oppression they have endured.

Our protagonist, Celie, writes letters to God and her sister Nellie, sharing her own story as well as those of the people around her. The overarching theme of sisterhood is truly a joy to explore as we witness the journey of self-realization that the enigmatic Shug Avery takes Celie on.

This is a brutal read, but a story that must be told. Rape and child abuse are difficult topics to read about, yet Walker forces us to confront these harsh realities head-on. I was quite surprised by the direction the story took in terms of the growth and changes of some characters, but it served as an inspiring reminder that the human spirit is not static and cannot always be confined.

One of my favorite sections of the book was when Shug Avery shares her views on God with Celie. She doesn't see God as the stereotypical single entity of a white man with a long beard, but rather as something that surrounds us all. He is in all the things that bring people happiness. I found this entire section to be truly uplifting and it will likely stay with me the longest after finishing this book.

Unfortunately, I didn't feel as deeply connected to this book as I had hoped. I very much enjoyed the themes and the story, but for some reason, the emotional connection to the characters just wasn't there for me. I think it was mainly because reading this was a struggle at times. I really had to focus and concentrate to ensure I was understanding and interpreting it correctly. It took me quite a while to get through what is actually a relatively short book. These are the only reasons why it doesn't receive a full 5 stars. Otherwise, the plot and message are faultless.

4 stars.

This book had a profound impact on me, both physically and mentally.

It hit me really hard. Some parts were extremely uncomfortable to read, yet these are the things that happen in real life (even if it's fictional).

I truly wish life wasn't so difficult for these women. There are so many sensitive and heavy issues being discussed in this one book.

I simply don't know where to begin.

The very first page gave me a huge shock. I just couldn't figure out how to continue reading. (I get really uncomfortable with rape scenes.)

And yes, this book contains some graphic descriptions of various kinds of abuse, especially sexual and physical abuse.

I encountered one of the most hateful characters I've ever come across. This particular guy made me loathe such'men' to the extent that I was physically hurting while reading about him. The rapist, the abuser, the criminal. Ugh!!!!!

Ok. Calming down for the sake of the women characters, the female characters seem so real and they effectively represent the hurt and abuse they are facing in a patriarchal society.

Most, like our main character, Celia, endure all the pain and ongoing abuse. A few, like Sofia, fight against it and actually take action based on what they believe they must do, even if she has to face some unwanted consequences.

The other character, Shug, is phenomenal. It's so liberating to read about such women who live for themselves in the end, no matter how broken and hurt they are.

What I've learned from reading this book is that women are the best at uplifting other women. It doesn't rely on men to dictate our fate and lives.

No matter how hurt we are due to the unavoidable circumstances in life, it's us women who need to support another woman in pain.

I love the chemistry between Shug and Celia, as well as the sibling chemistry. It's an all-in-all women's story that is meant to give hope and strength.

I actually like the perspective on how we view 'god'.

This book is a little outside of my comfort zone. I was in terror thinking about the abuse and the conditions these women had to endure.

It's hopeful and beautiful, but I felt the pain so real and deep.

This was probably one of the most beautiful books I've ever read.

The words seemed to dance on the page, painting vivid pictures in my mind.

The story was so engaging that I couldn't put it down.

I found myself completely immersed in the world that the author had created.

It was as if I was there, experiencing everything along with the characters.

The writing style was simply exquisite, with every sentence crafted to perfection.

This is why I flew through it, devouring each page with eager anticipation.

It was a truly magical reading experience that I will never forget.

I can't wait to share this book with others and recommend it to anyone who loves a good story.

It's a literary gem that deserves to be cherished and read over and over again.

The color purple is one of the books that has been on my to-read list for many years. It always happens to me that when a book has a lot of fame and very positive reviews, I struggle between curiosity and fear, which is why it took me so long to dare to read this little gem, which we can now consider a classic. An epistolary work that absorbs you from the first letter to the last.

Celie and Nettie are two sisters who will tell us the story through the letters they send to each other over decades. Celie, the older one, after being continuously violated by her father and having two children taken away from her, will be forced to marry a suitor of her sister. On the other hand, Nettie will flee from her family home and her path will separate from that of her sister. I don't want to say much about the plot because it's one of those stories where every detail counts, every word and every sentence is a delight that has to be discovered little by little.

What I do want to talk about are the characters. What wonderful characters! And, above all, the female characters. They are all strong women who have to fight in a macho and racist world that manages to place the black woman at the bottom of the pyramid. Far from conforming, these women fight to survive and be treated as equals in a world that doesn't make it easy for them. And most importantly, they fight together. This book oozes sisterhood on every page. And it was published in 1982, an example that the era in which a book is published does not justify certain outdated ideals.

I'm going to go into a little more detail about the female characters. First, we have Celie, the great protagonist. Celie undergoes a great evolution during the pages of the novel, going from a submissive girl to a rebellious woman who fights so that no man will ever control her again. Nettie, much more rebellious from a young age, has this clear from the start and her personality will lead her to live a very different life. Sofia is one of the most interesting characters in the work. Her strength and vitality are harshly punished, but still, she always moves forward. Squeak, a young, insecure and initially weak woman, will turn all this around thanks to the help and support of the other women. And finally, but no less important, Shug Avery, a woman who works in show business and is harassed by the criticisms of religious puritanism. She is the perfect example of a strong woman who lives her life without caring what others say. Shug is a huge character. As I said, this novel has a great richness in female characters.

I don't mention the male characters, although there are several, because really all of them are guilty of that deeply ingrained machismo, some in a more subtle way, others in a more aggressive way, but they all play the same game. And, besides, this is a story of great women and they are the ones who stand out. In short, a masterpiece that deserves every single one of the good reviews it has.

This book I was quite wary of picking up. When I looked for the reviews on Goodreads, they were quite a let down. Most reviews said the book was boring, repetitive, and the dialect was difficult. But it had been on my shelf for nearly 4 years, so I thought I'd give it a shot.

My rating for the book makes it clear that I was taken by it. It hardly ever happens that I'm sold on a plot or story right from the first page (except for Harry Potter). The happenings on the first page made me want to keep reading. It was so disgusting that I had to find out what happened next. The poor girl, Celie, raped by her step-father, is the protagonist. I've never read anything that made me feel the way this book did. The book is written in an epistolary fashion, with all the letters that Celie writes to God or her beloved sister, Nettie, or Nettie's replies.

Celie narrates how her life goes from bad to worse, until it finally gets a bit better. She plods along, but there seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel. She's married to a man who likes her sister and mistreats her in every possible way, treating her more like a nanny for his kids and a prostitute for himself. Her only solace, Nettie, is also taken from her.

But things change for Celie when Shug Avery comes into the picture. Shug is like a breath of fresh air, as is Sofia, Celie's step daughter-in-law. With Shug, Celie sees that there can be a different way to live. She learns at her own pace, and eventually, we see her fending for herself because of her passion for stitching, which warms my heart.

What I didn't like was how little Mr. M (Celie's husband) was made to repent. There should have been more, but we all want a perfect world.

This book covers many themes, such as rape, child and sexual abuse, slavery, racism, LGBTQ, domestic violence, and colonialism. We see how Celie has to endure the abominable behavior of her step dad and husband, and how Sofia takes on racism head-on. The relationship between Celie and Shug beautifully depicts the LGBTQ theme. Nettie's letters show the extensive impact of colonialism.

I loved reading this book, but I understand why others didn't like it. The book is written in a heavy dialect, common in the southern states of America at that time. It can be a bit taxing at first, but it gets easier. I think the dialect is important as it adds flavor to the originality of the text.

In conclusion, the book was lovely and simple, without too much happening at the same time. It'll be an easy read once you get past the dialect.

I have a group of friends, and each of them has strange hobbies and interests, or so we think until that moment comes when we turn to them for advice on a subject that falls within the scope of their passions that we once thought were silly, strange, and inviting ridicule.

One of my friends has a passion for analyzing personalities, starting from buildings and birth charts to colors and names. Often, I would turn any topic he brought up with me about auras and "thank you" energies that emanate from the human soul into ridicule and mockery.

So when the moment came when I asked him about the meanings of the purple color, he gave me a mischievous look, sat cross-legged like Maryam Noor, and pointed with his hand in the way of Buddhist monks for me to praise my feet and relieve the pain that I once thought was just a joke.

The reason I turned to this friend was that I had wondered many times, as I was reading the book, about the author's choice of the purple color as the title of the book, which was the color that the heroine of the novel was obsessed with, to the extent that she painted the walls of the rooms in her house with this color, and bought gifts and statues dyed with it, and even said in one of the chapters of the novel that "God will feel sorry if one of them passes through a field and the purple flowers do not bloom for him."

My friend began his lecture by saying, after taking a deep breath to add a kind of importance to his knowledge, that the purple color has been associated since ancient times with gods, spirituality, and rituals. And often, the people who are attracted to this color are characterized by mystery, sadness, and hesitation in making decisions, but at the same time, it encourages people to reach great ideas and high values.

I interrupted him in surprise and asked him if he had read the novel "The Purple Color", and he answered me in the negative, and then he added, as if he was guessing, that it was a novel that I was reluctant to write, and he advised me that if there was a field, I should change its name to the yellow color, and he winked because this color suits me as it is the color of gift, sacrifice, worry, and sadness.

I was about to thank him, if it weren't for the fact that I felt insulted, so I pretended that I was not convinced by the joke he had thrown at my ears about the purple color and that I had only asked him to make fun of him and his strange beliefs, while inside me I was amazed at his ability to analyze the personality of the heroine of the novel with such accuracy and depth without having read this novel.

I assure you, my friends, that my friend's analysis of the purple color applies a lot, or rather a great deal, to the hesitant and melancholy personality traits of "Silly" who used to write letters to God, then stopped after being disappointed and her hopes were dashed, but she quickly returned to writing to him after finding the true God, not the false one who used to receive her letters with indifference and rejection.

And as I assure you that the yellow color does not suit me at all.

The Color Purple is my favorite book of ALL TIME!

The Color Purple is indeed a tough read. Celie's life is truly hellish. Her father was a complete monster, treating her horribly. Her husband not only beats her but also rapes her. And to make matters worse, her beloved sister runs away, leaving Celie all alone without anyone who truly loves her.

However, things start to change when she meets her husband's mistress, Suge Avery. The two form an unlikely friendship that leads Celie to a much deeper understanding of her own self-worth. Through this friendship, Celie begins to discover her own strength and value.

I firmly believe that this book is perfect. It delves deep into the human experience, exploring themes of love, loss, abuse, and redemption. And the fact that the movie adaptation is just as amazing is like the cherry on top. It brings the story to life in a whole new way.

Everyone should read this book and then go watch the movie. It will be an experience that you won't regret. It's a MUST READ!

The Color Purple is one of those novels that once you finish reading, you can't immediately start doing something else. Instead, you find yourself thinking and reflecting on everything you've read. Well, that's exactly what happened to me.

The fact that it's an epistolary novel attracted me from the very beginning (I'm completely drawn to epistolary novels, and most of them I usually like a lot). And when I discovered that the protagonist, Celie, writes her letters to God as the recipient, it made it even more surprising and increased my interest in the story even further (yes, it's true that my atheism is in the way, but it's also true that finding religious themes in novels is one of the tropes that I most enjoy reading - as happened to me in The Scarlet Letter, in Robinson Crusoe or in Moby Dick, to give some examples).

Celie, speaking of her, has from the start a very sad and desolate life due to the circumstances she finds herself in, and it makes the reader feel empathy for her from the first moment. In fact, the first letter is for me one of the hardest to read throughout the novel, as it reveals what Celie had been a victim of. From here, I knew that what awaited me as I continued reading would be a powerful story, full of emotions and feelings. Moreover, one thinks that things will get worse and worse, and in part that happens, but it's also possible to find that ray of light at the end of the road.

On the other hand, we have Nettie, Celie's sister, who were separated at the beginning of the book. Nettie's story was for me the best part of the novel and the one I enjoyed the most, so much so that I read the second half of the story much faster because of this.

Other characters like Sofia, who represents an opposite to Celie in several aspects, or Shug, who directly impacts the life of our protagonist, are characters to be remembered and mentioned for the participation they had.

Among other details that I really liked were the setting throughout the entire period (many years) in which the story develops, the author's prose and of course the growth that many characters experienced.

The only thing that I felt a bit lacking was the ending, which I expected more from. I felt that it was a bit rushed and I would have liked to know what happened next, even if it were just a few details. However, it was the appropriate ending and the one that (in my opinion) this story deserved, although for a moment I had the fear that it wouldn't be possible.

In short, I really enjoyed reading this novel and I confirm that it was worth it.

Recommended.

\\n  “I was wondering why we need love. Why we suffer. Why we are black. Why we are men and women. Where children really come from. I soon realized that I didn't know anything. And, if you wonder why you are black, a man or a woman or a plant, you have to wonder why you are here, simply.”\\n

There are books that you know you will end up reading but, for various reasons, you keep putting it off. 'The Color Purple' was one of those for me until a few months ago when my grandfather gave me his copy. It's yellowing and the cover is sunburned, but for me it couldn't be more special. Or so I thought, because reading it with friends has given it even more value.

Set in the early decades of the 20th century in the United States, the novel explores the experience of being a woman, black, and with very limited economic resources. The story starts with an emotional blow right on the first page, it doesn't mince words and doesn't let you prepare, you've come here to suffer.

The novel has Celie as the protagonist who, after a series of countless experiences in her own home, is forced to marry a man who (surprise, surprise) has no intention of treating her well. She doesn't care, she's just there to fulfill the duties expected of a wife and, honestly, almost of a slave. Celie endures because since childhood she has only learned to be silent, for her own good and that of others. She will endure for her sister Nettie, whom she tries to save from a life like hers. However, something soon happens and both will be separated, united by the promise of writing to each other, but... Nettie's letters don't arrive.

Thus, a large part of the novel is narrated in the form of Celie's letters to God. To God because she has no one else to write to, such is her loneliness and that, being the recipient of her correspondence, will generate important reflections in the protagonist, from whom we will see how her view on religion is changing. The epistolary structure means that there are hardly any dialogues and descriptions, nor a determined continuity in the passage of time. One writes when there is time and something to tell. Thus, the novel is full of periods of silence and gaps that we can only try to fill.

A novel with a great character arc that will make you reflect on forgiveness and second chances, on the possibility of building your identity and self-esteem if you have support and patience. A very tough book but full of love in all its forms (familial, romantic, toxic, of friendship...).

It is impossible to overlook the role of the secondary characters, who for me hold up the novel and are the true trigger for the change in the protagonist. Women who make themselves heard in a sexist and racist society, who show the strength that is achieved by fighting together, and who only in this way manage to persevere. A novel that makes a brutal portrait of the society of that time and that leaves us to intuit its evolution through its characters.

A story full of injustices that will make you angry, with scenes of violence and abuse (warning) and secrets that end up coming to light.

I know I have a lot more to say, but there was a large part of the plot that I loved to discover with the reading and that's why... I'm not going to mention it. And the symbolism behind the color purple, I loved it!

All in all, I'll say that I expected more. Perhaps my expectations played a bad trick on me because I was convinced that it would become a favorite and it fell short.

The Color Purple is an absolute literary gem that delves deep into the themes of love and redemption. The characters of Shug, Celie, Sofia, and Nellie are some of the most unforgettable and resilient women in American literature. I find myself writing this review with tears streaming down my face, so profound is the impact of this story.

Alice Walker masterfully weaves a complex tapestry that explores the multifaceted experiences of African Americans. From the perspective of Africa and the tribes who sold their kinsmen to white slavers, to the devastation wrought by European colonizers, and the violence endured by women in the South, this book leaves no stone unturned. It also delves into the topic of female sexuality, adding another layer of depth to the narrative.

The first half of the story is told through Celie's letters to God, as she endures a loveless and abusive marriage to Mr. ____. We witness her痛苦 and屈辱, but also her gradual awakening and empowerment. Through her relationship with Shug, Celie discovers her own body and sexuality, and experiences a love that is both physical and spiritual.

The book is filled with characters who undergo significant transformations. Mr. ____, for example, evolves from a cruel and abusive husband to a remorseful and tender-hearted man. Celie, too, finds forgiveness and redemption, and her spiritual journey is a powerful and inspiring one.

Overall, The Color Purple is a masterpiece that demands to be read and reread. It is a raw and honest portrayal of humanity and suffering, but also a testament to the power of love, hope, and redemption. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.