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kathywadolowski 's review for:
The Bluest Eye
by Toni Morrison
challenging
dark
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a bleaaaaak reading experience. I don't think it's supposed to be fun, but still... once I'd started, I did not look forward to picking this one up.
The writing is dynamic and haunting, but it suffered within a pretty confused structure that took away some of my appreciation for the story. This almost read like a collection of short stories with individual sections covering each character, rather than a coherent narrative involving them all. For that reason, when the more shocking moments of the plot took hold I felt very disconnected from their impact.
The themes were certainly there, the most poignant being the way in which racism warps self-image and contributes to a cycle of negativity. I just think it would've come through a bit stronger with a more straightforward presentation.
The writing is dynamic and haunting, but it suffered within a pretty confused structure that took away some of my appreciation for the story. This almost read like a collection of short stories with individual sections covering each character, rather than a coherent narrative involving them all. For that reason, when the more shocking moments of the plot took hold I felt very disconnected from their impact.
The themes were certainly there, the most poignant being the way in which racism warps self-image and contributes to a cycle of negativity. I just think it would've come through a bit stronger with a more straightforward presentation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Incest, Racism, Rape
Moderate: Child death, Domestic abuse
Minor: Bullying