Reviews

Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

valex04's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective 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? No

5.0

1848pianist's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad 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

4.25

swimmer35112's review against another edition

emotional inspiring 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

4.0

lblasko's review against another edition

5.0

Probably in the ranks of the best books i've ever read

chrliesangel28's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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? No

4.0

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.