jasminejayne 's review for:

The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
4.0
dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
beautifully written, but a hard read in terms of themes. it’s good to read books that make you uncomfortable and this was one of them. it’s a powerful insight into the effects of racism / internalised racism within family, school, work, community and friendships. how such a deep seeded hatred for yourself and others within your community can lead you down a destructive, dark path. so so heartbreaking 
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