Review of The Color Purple (1985) by Holly Gail S — 29 Nov 2012

It made me laugh, made me cry, made me think and captivated me.

This review of The Color Purple (1985) was written by Holly Gail S on 29 Nov 2012.

The Color Purple has generally received very positive reviews.

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