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A review by angelinite
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
i think i need to read this again to fully understand it. what i'm left with is the sense of pecola's abscence from the book, whilst even the most horrible of characters get the chance to be heard she is kept silent and that is the most poignant thing for me about this book.
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Death, and Alcohol