I have to admit that the reason I added this book to my TBR list was because I wanted to read it before watching the film. I am one of the few people who never watched the first film because it was never shown in the country where I grew up. So the remake of the film sparked my interest to read this classic.

I really loved the way the Author cleverly gave the books' female characters their own strong & special storylines. By using somewhat sub-Par penmanship in Celie's letters, she reminds us of her life's circumstances that took her out of school & predestined that she live a 'simple life'. Nettie on the other, went to school longer & is able to live a more fulfilled & well travelled life. There storylines of the other women in this book are so good but I don’t want to spoil the book for anyone who hasn’t read it.

And even though Patriarchy 'rules' throughout the book with a heavy hand, the love between the sisters, mothers & their children & also the queer love that develops in Celie's life overshadows it & the characters get to experience kindness, hope, forgiveness & the possibility for a new start.

This book & 'Alice Walker' deserve all the accolades & even more!