Reviews tagging 'Death'

Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

113 reviews

rachelkreadsbookz's review against another edition

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Violence

Moderate: Domestic abuse

allisonbrooke's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

• 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? It's complicated

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Gun violence, Medical content, Sexism, Terminal illness, Death, Body horror, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Slavery, Grief, Racism, Cursing, and Racial slurs

bioticgod54's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

This was a wonderful book. I loved Janie’s character and the way she developed. And I loved her relationship with Tea Cake. It was a very warm read, I think. I enjoyed it very much.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death and Grief

ethan735's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

1.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, and Death

Moderate: Terminal illness

Minor: Slavery and Rape

mlovesbooks's review against another edition

challenging 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? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Racial slurs, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Racism, and Slavery

thebankofbooks's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Death, and Violence

nejmia_remis's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad slow-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Moderate: Physical abuse and Violence

Minor: Racial slurs and Racism

taviarz's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny reflective slow-paced

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

5.0

Loved this book. I think it made me feel every emotion possible while still adding complex issues and narratives 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Body shaming, Gaslighting, Domestic abuse, Racism, Sexism, Death, Racial slurs, Terminal illness, Grief, Emotional abuse, and Classism

Moderate: Gun violence

Minor: Rape and Animal death

thewoodlandbookshelf's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, Rape, Gun violence, Death, Terminal illness, and Misogyny

ekg's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Animal death, Murder, Rape, Animal cruelty, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Physical abuse and Death

Minor: Slavery