A review by thwaijes
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

4.0

I liked it a lot, but didn't quite love it. I think the ending fell somewhat flat for me. Definitely a heavy read, though short.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol