Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

Their Eyes Were Watching God

Zora Neale Hurston with Lois Mailou Jones (Illustrator)

256 pages • first pub 1937 (editions)

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Description

One of the most important and enduring books of the twentieth century, Their Eyes Were Watching God brings to life a Southern love story with the wit and pathos found only in the writing of Zora Neale Hurston. Out of print for almost thirty years—...

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Moods

emotional 82%
reflective 71%
sad 43%
challenging 33%
hopeful 30%
inspiring 24%
adventurous 19%
dark 16%
tense 13%
funny 9%
informative 5%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 29%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.95

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