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A review by readandfindout
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
On first read in 2019: 4.5 stars. Zora Neale Hurston's style is masterful.
2025 reread:
Overall rating: 4.25 stars
Style/writing: 5 stars
Themes: 4 stars
Characters: 4 stars
Plot: 4 stars
2025 reread:
Overall rating: 4.25 stars
Style/writing: 5 stars
Themes: 4 stars
Characters: 4 stars
Plot: 4 stars
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, and Classism
Moderate: Animal death and Gun violence
Minor: Rape and Slavery