A review by bugsybooks
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • 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
I feel really complex feelings about this book. My heart aches for the children, and i was truly wrapped up in the story. TW: incest/ SA
I truly though found the SA to be a bit much, particularly how descriptive it was. It also felt pretty unnecessary for the story being told.
The book is beautifully written and incredibly emotional, my heart really did break particularly for Pecola

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