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james_siebs 's review for:
The Bluest Eye
by Toni Morrison
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is a really difficult book to review. I loved Beloved and The Bluest Eye is definitely not as good comparatively. The subject matter is also extremely difficult.
I think it’s interesting that the story is told from multiple different perspectives, but I feel that the way it was done caused us to lose a bit of Pecola’s perspective and life. However, Morrison is the best at depicting racism in literature - the way she uses the baby doll and the desire for blue eyes, along with the interactions between characters, is extremely effective.
I think it’s interesting that the story is told from multiple different perspectives, but I feel that the way it was done caused us to lose a bit of Pecola’s perspective and life. However, Morrison is the best at depicting racism in literature - the way she uses the baby doll and the desire for blue eyes, along with the interactions between characters, is extremely effective.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Rape
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Racism