Reviews

Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

breadhag's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative sad tense medium-paced

3.5

oak_55's review against another edition

this book but a game show called “What’s Your Favorite Form of Sexism?”

i think ben shapiro should host

palpino's review against another edition

challenging emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

jessiroberson's review against another edition

adventurous slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

jennrocca's review against another edition

5.0

This book was amazing. I'm sure I would have liked it anyway but I listened to the audiobook which was just breathtaking. Zora Neale Hurston's writing was already pure poetry, but Ruby Dee (the reader) brought depth and emotion and meaning to the words that I don't think I could have pulled entirely on my own. An amazing story, beautiful language, and a stunning audiobook.

[update]
I've re-listened to this book at least twice since my original reading in Spring 2013. Even in my latest re-listen, I gasped aloud at parts. I still love it.

kaiazania's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

calebmatthews's review against another edition

3.0

This book is a great story, but the characters are hard to understand because the author insists on writing in their accents. I thought that I would get used to it as the book continued, I didn't.

abstractdragon's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

booktaintedskies's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

kidicarus's review against another edition

dark emotional funny inspiring sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

A really fascinating read that delved deep into Janie’s tragic life and the community around her. I found the use of animalization to be really fascinating — the imagery of Janie as the mule and Tea Cake as the rabid dog were tragically done, yet some of that hope intertwined with the image of the mule was really interesting, too. I ended up writing my final paper about that topic because it stuck out to me so much. I can see why this book has been considered a classic in modern times.