Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

148 reviews

alexisgarcia's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

a very good book, especially considering when it was written. it was way ahead of its time. the characters were incredibly realistic. they were lovable but definitely flawed. this book could’ve been nonfiction because of how real and natural the characters and plot were. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Classism

aliciawithoutkeys's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism

Moderate: Violence

mattyvreads's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-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

5.0

Just a perfect novel. This was my second time reading through, and it was just as powerful as the first read. 

Zora Neale Hurston’s words are pure poetry. The story is a beautiful and complex character study, above all else. I would not change a thing. Who would?

Scholars agree that it is one of the finest books ever written, but since I am not a scholar, I’ll simply say that it is one of the best books I’ve ever read.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, and Slavery

Moderate: Animal death, Mental illness, and Terminal illness

mcclintock1808's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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? It's complicated

3.5

Their Eyes Were Watching God is a good book about the life of Janie. It covers important messages of unequal power balances, jealousy, and unfairness. Covers a wonderful story about finding love and what you want in life. Good book altogether, just wasn’t my type.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, and Racism

Moderate: Rape

_sia_'s review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

2.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism

Minor: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Rape, and Murder

michealasharp's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Terminal illness, and Violence

filmnoirz's review against another edition

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? It's complicated

5.0

zora neale hurston had such a way with words and was able to convey the complexity of black identity along with self-discovery. so so good.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Racial slurs, and Racism

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Violence

stephmo's review against another edition

emotional inspiring medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Rape

melodyramirez's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

Very similar themes to the color purple. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Grief, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Classism

sketchydelusion's review against another edition

adventurous challenging sad slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Racism

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Grief

Minor: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, and Terminal illness