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The Color Purple by Alice Walker
2.0

Sometimes you can see why something is regarded as a classic, but it just isn't your cup of tea. This book had that feeling for me.

I think it gives an accurate picture of what it was like for Southern black woman in that day and age, but for me these issues have rarely been present in my (European) life, I have difficulty to relate. I can't say that the style of writing was my thing as well, I know you should see the bigger picture through the simple lines, but I gosh darn started to feel limited in my own vocabulary when reading this here book.

What saved the book a bit for me is that when, about 2/3rd in, the main character starts to develop herself. It has a nice plot twist as well, and you leave with a happy feeling. Still, would not read again.