Reviews

The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

paulineg's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

alonewithsheep's review against another edition

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dark reflective sad
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

difficult, not in terms of the writing but the subject matter. the writing is excellent and easily pushes one forward even through the difficult, traumatic experiences of the characters. it isn't exactly a pleasant read at times, but it is a necessary one.

philip_'s review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

sodaapops's review against another edition

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dark emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

5.0

battramsysni's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-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

4.5

matttj17's review against another edition

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4.0

This book is well-known and revered for a good reason. It is objectively very moving and incredible well-written. But wow, it is BRUTAL to get through. Very disturbing and difficult subject matter. At times, it felt like too much. Despite that, I would still recommend it as a very good exploration of race, beauty standards, and poverty. Amazing book, but be prepared for a rough experience.

janetsavill's review against another edition

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4.0

Excruciating story about desire and trauma.

rocioreads_'s review against another edition

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

5.0

bgreiner87's review against another edition

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emotional sad medium-paced

3.0

geovaughn's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5