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sophia_smith82's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Racism, and Rape
5starliv's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
"A little black girl yearns for the blue eyes of a little white girl, and the horror at the heart of her yearning is exceeded only by the evil of fulfilment"
The way we see the world is brought into question by Morrison - how a child sees her life, and how the colour of her eyes can change the beauty she sees in it.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal death, Child abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, and Rape
carseatwarmers's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Racism, and Rape
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Death, Sexual content, Grief, and Pregnancy
Minor: Blood, Excrement, and Vomit
camillebrianna's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infertility, Miscarriage, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Alcohol
asiminam's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal death, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, and Pregnancy
charisw's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Grief, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
br14nn4's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Excrement, and Classism
sarina_klinst's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
But I beleave everybody should read IT...
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Incest, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Pregnancy, and Classism
unawake0442's review against another edition
- 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
As I read, I kept thinking about the author's foreword, in which Morrison says she wanted the reader not to pity Pecola, but to examine their role in smashing her. Reading actively, with this in mind was eye-opening. How many times do we pity someone in worse circumstances than our own but do nothing to help or look away from our role in that oppression, intentional or not?
The Bluest Eye feels like a warning. It is a warning to those who tore Pecola down, the would-be protectors who failed her, the friends who were busy trying to get by themselves and let her fall through the cracks, the strangers who watched and did nothing but make remarks. And, of course, to Pecola herself.
There are many ways in which we fit all of these roles. I know I am, at times, perpetually busy and haven't reached out to loved ones as often as I should. I've stood in front of the mirror, wanting more, hurting myself with that want. I've pitied others without doing enough to be helpful.
The Bluest Eye feels just as essential today as ever.
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Incest, Miscarriage, Racism, and Sexual violence
Minor: Mental illness
lockg6704's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Grief, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment