All the thrills amount to nothing when it is over, and we aren't left with any questions after the end credits roll.
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The Color Purple
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Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
Inspiring, sentimental tale of survival.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Color Purple
Parents need to know that this adaptation of Alice Walker's powerful Pulitzer Prize-winning book deals with intense subject matter, including incest, sexual abuse, physical abuse, virulent racism and sexism. Celie is also separated from her sister and children. Teens who have experienced any abuse and more sensitive children may find the film too traumatic for viewing, but others will find the tail of moving from abuse to independence inspiring.
Read our full review by Randy White
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the abuse scenes. What feelings did they bring up in you? How did Celie's relationship with Sophia help her survive? How can family members help one another survive and heal from traumatic experiences?
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- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
My favorite Spielberg film.
It's a pity it's often ignored, though.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
a good book
I had to read this book for a college english class and I thought it was very appropriate. I think it might be harder for kids of a younger age to read jsut because it doesnt use proper english. Although there are some iffy issues, I think its things that kids will learn sooner or later. I think 10 and above or even 13 would be a good age for this book. I think it gives you an idea of what it was like back in those times in the south. For some younger kids it may have too many mature issues so I would suggest reading it first or even reading it with your kid and going over the issues discussed. Overall, I think it was a good read.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
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