The Color Purple: A Novel

The inspiration for the new film adaptation of the Tony-winning Broadway musical

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Alice Walker's iconic modern classic.

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award

A powerful cultural touchstone of modern American literature, The Color Purple depicts the lives of African American women in early twen...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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