First Literary Analysis Choice

I have chosen to read The Color Purple by Alice Walker, primarily because I've heard nothing but praise about it. It's a story that in many ways hits close to home and after watching the movie I have always felt compelled to read it. Why it took me so long to get to it is still a mystery to me (perhaps I was too lazy or just forgot) but I'm glad that I'm finally getting the chance to read it. I'm sure that the book will be greater than the film in nearly every aspect and I look forward to comparing the changes the movie made and what it left out.