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A review by jana_abw
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.5
4.5
Such a sad story written so beautifully.
I’ve never read a book with such poetic sentences.
This book did feel a little disjointed at times but I think on a re-read would make much more sense.
#2 book club read
Such a sad story written so beautifully.
I’ve never read a book with such poetic sentences.
This book did feel a little disjointed at times but I think on a re-read would make much more sense.
#2 book club read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Violence, Animal cruelty, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Sexual violence, Alcohol, Classism, Racism, Sexual harassment, Animal death, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Grief, Sexual assault, Incest, Pregnancy, Rape, and Sexual content
Minor: Abandonment