A review by serinas
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

challenging dark reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I just finished The Bluest Eye, and was honestly speechless after reading it. I'll definitely read more books by Toni Morrison - this book was a huge success to me.

I don't know how to explain it well... But in many ways this book reminded me of Go Tell It On the Mountain by James Baldwin. It's the same structure in both stories, and they both handle issues regarding being Black in the US. The Bluest Eye has a unique way to tell the story, that I truly enjoy.

The Bluest Eye was phenomonal, and just what I wanted to read. The story hit me so hard, and I'm still recovering from the impact. It was tragic, infuriating, and awful to read - but in the best way.  The plot is so sad and the characters so fleshed out, you feel for them.

I rated it 5 stars. I have no complaints - I only wish I read it sooner.
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