Celie has a terrible terrible life.
review
Let me preface this by saying, even as an atheist I understand why the letters are addressed to God (though I don't believe a specific religion is ever touted or pushed) and did not let that colour my opinion of this novel. I enjoyed it but it is not for everyone, it is a terrible story, well told in a jilting letter format. Occasionally at the end of a letter I could hear myself saying what horrible thing can possibly happen next, only to continue on the terrible life of the protagonist. This novel made me very glad I live the life I live in the era I live it in. You will cry and you will be angry but about half way through the main character has a totally new outlook on life and suddenly you are rooting for her. I recommend this book to anyone who doesn't mind reading a terrible story, well written but horribly depressing.
6/10
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