About this title: Walker's novel spans 500,000 years as it tells the story of men and women in Europe, Africa, and America--their spiritual lives and their attempts to comprehend their worlds. The plot centers on an aging, much-victimized woman and the young American rock musician for whom she creates feathered costumes; the two fall passionately in love, finding not only sensual but spiritual fulfillment.
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"This is a very thought provoking book that encompasses alot of different themes and moral questions. I found it fascinating but at the same time found it hard to keep reading. It got complicated and, I felt, long-winded. After I was done I was glad I read all of it but I struggled to make myself finish it. I must say she has an interesting approach to many historical and moral truths and I do agree with alot of her assertions. Human history, religion, racism all are addressed and even if you don't agree totally with her assessment, she makes you think in broader terms than we are used to doing."
"I learned a lot about complicated emotions from this book, how carlotta's and franny's lives evolve and overlap; the incarnations of love and grief and forgiveness that all of the characters go through while learning how to be their best selves is riveting."
"I'm ashamed to admit that this one sat on my shelves for perhaps 15 years. But clearly, there was a reason I held onto it: it is a beautiful, magical, devastating, lyrical treat! Even though the narrative drifts like a winding river among a cast of intertwined characters, plots, and settings, somehow they are all connected. I can't recommend this book highly enough, but I must warn you to be patient. I urge you to just pick it up and go with the flow. Not all questions are answered in the end, but...well, that's reality, isn't it? I'm sure the author would agree with me that, ultimately, all things are connected and the journey is its own goal.
Best treat of all: We get to spend more time hanging out with the delightful Misses Celie and Shug from The Color Purple."
"Obviously I must be unpacking all my favorite books! I read this in college and it changed my life, opened my eyes to some beautiful ideas and meanings about life, feminism, love, and spirituality. There is magic, tribal wisdom, african myths, goddess worship, reincarnation, a little of everything! It was the first time I was able to see that there is wisdom is so many faiths and beliefs and you can respect them without having to declare allegiance to them. If I did have a familiar, I believe it is either an otter or a cat! The movie the Golden Compass touched on this subject and calls them "daimons" and they are the person's soul. I think a familiar is more of a companion, but it has been a while since I have read it..."
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