The Color Purple: A Novel

Read the original inspiration for the new, boldly reimagined film from producers Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg, starring Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, and Fantasia Barrino.

Celebrating its fortieth anniversary, The Color Purple writes a message of healing, forgiveness, self-discovery, and sisterhood to a new generation of readers. An insp...show more

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304 pages

Average rating: 8.38

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Saintnick55
Mar 26, 2024
10/10 stars
A classic!
Brownbear
Feb 27, 2024
10/10 stars
Changed my view of life..Amazing
aubschweety
Feb 19, 2024
9/10 stars
If you can make it through the first third, I recommend it. ❤️‍🩹
CincyRobbin
Feb 17, 2024
10/10 stars
This now, two times over, movie book is still a good read. Celie’s thoughts and words come alive in the pages of the book as we follow her from a sexually abused child, to a physically abused wife and many trials most people would not be able to withstand, to a happy home and successful business owner—a survivor!
lmay
Feb 09, 2024
Loved the book and movie. Haven't seen the new movie. Love how Ciley comes into her own and how she is befriended by her husband's mistress!

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