Reviews tagging 'Classism'

The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

68 reviews

aparizo704's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

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

5.0

A tough, but challenging read that holds a mirror to the pervasiveness of anti-Blackness in America. It’s remarkable to see the world through a child’s eyes, where few things are more important than a sense of safety and belonging. Morrison’s stark call for self-exploration and healing is heard loud and clear. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, and Classism

Minor: Alcoholism and Racial slurs

breeski's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional 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? Yes

4.0

I was a bit confused at first since I thought it would be in Pecola's POV, but it was from the POV of other characters that would interact sometimes with Pecola. It didn't talk much about her for being a book about her.
I still really enjoyed it and think it's up there with necessary reads. Definitely read trigger warnings before reading. This is the type of book that you never feel good after reading. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Incest, and Classism

cassandragon's review against another edition

dark sad medium-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, and Classism

bimbo_andthe_bookworm's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• 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

too many things to say, full review on my blog

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Incest, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Grief, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Classism

Moderate: Body shaming and Fatphobia

tannisahermansyah's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad 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? It's complicated

4.5

I absolutely loved this. I found the subject matter challenging but very reflective. I also found the prose a little challenging at times but I will get better at comprehension. It really makes you think about what beauty means and how you use it to construct your identity.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Incest, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Excrement, Grief, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, and Classism

theallmightyme's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Incest, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Classism

Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Cursing

missbrookss's review against another edition

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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Incest, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Death of parent, and Classism

jx2188's review against another edition

dark emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

• 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Incest, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, and Classism

might_be_may's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective sad medium-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pedophilia, Racism, and Rape

Moderate: Animal death, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Incest, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Pregnancy, and Classism

jessthanthree's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Miscarriage, Racial slurs, Sexual content, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, and Classism

Minor: Ableism, Infidelity, and Fire/Fire injury