Reviews

The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

aage's review against another edition

challenging dark informative reflective sad

5.0

rebeccaalice93's review against another edition

challenging emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated

4.0

jpauguste's review against another edition

dark emotional 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

4.25

This is probably the most devastating book I have ever read. Toni Morrison’s lyrical way of writing shows how the tolls of racism, poverty, and neglect can leach onto us like a parasite and make us sick, mentally and morally. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, Racism, Pedophilia, and Mental illness

shivika's review against another edition

reflective slow-paced

4.75

berrycedar's review against another edition

5.0

Absolutely magnificent. One of my favourite writers. An absolute treasure to literature. Beautiful writing style with both subtle and vivid symbolisms

sreilley's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

4.75

davi's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional tense 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

5.0

it took me forever to finish this book because it's such a hard read. but i loved it, toni morrison's writing is phenomenal and so gripping. she knows how to make you FEEL

kylie_hoodenpyle's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A

5.0

pennym_'s review against another edition

dark emotional 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

toni morrison is just brilliant. this was a difficult read but well worth it. audiobook was really well done too. i especially appreciated the inclusion of the authors note at the end as well

mackrs's review against another edition

dark sad medium-paced

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

3.5