A review by danteandvirgil
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Wow, this book!! My friend recommended me this and I'm so grateful.
 Some great quotes (more to come when I am reunited with my copy!):
“There are years that ask questions and years that answer.”

I really feel like the story really picks up once Jody dies. Janie really isn't even the focus of the story it seems. But once Jody dies, Janie emerges as a full character as opposed to simply Jody's wife. This mirrors Janie becoming more outright about getting what she wants. And she does! I love love love Janie with Tea Cake even if he's TOO STUBBORN for his own good.


Read this book. Read this book again. Read this book to love a character. 
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