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Feb 27, 2024
Once nearly forgotten completely, Hurston's novel had gone out of publication when a researcher in the 1970's sent a copy to the University of Illinois and asked them to republish it. By 1988, it had sold over 350,000 copies, a surprising…
Feb 10, 2024Jeannette Patricia Hanby rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This book is or already has been designated as a classic. I had a bit of a problem plunging in but once Janey got going, I went right along. In haste, to catch up with her. What a delightful and insightful book! So well written and…
Oct 12, 2023bajiof5 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
You feel for the characters yet its written to be as disturbing as possible and is perverted in many ways.
Jun 16, 2023MyeshaTM rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Favorite Quote: “They got tuh go tuh God, and they got tuh find out about livin’ fuh theyselves.”~Janie I love the movie and book, so this is a joyful reread for me. I love that Janie is a black woman who wants more and doesn’t let other…
Jun 04, 2023CareyMacaulay rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
"Ships at a distance have every man's wish on board. For some they come in with the tide. For others they sail forever on the horizon, never out of sight, never landing until the Watcher turns his eyes away in resignation, his dreams…
Apr 24, 2023
Banned book list on KCMO public library garage
Mar 28, 2023xiaojunbpl12 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I struggled with the vernacular (a dictionary anywhere?), but narrator's prose is spectacular!
Feb 14, 2023
A unique coming-of-age story perfect for Black History Month and Valentine's Day. Favorite quote: "Love is lak de sea. It’s uh movin’ thing, but still and all, it takes its shape from de shore it meets, and it’s different with every…
Dec 03, 2022AaronAardvark1940 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is the second banned book for me, although perhaps there are others not currently in the crosshairs of the book burners. Maus was questionable because it had drawings of nude anthropomorphized mice and I have heard that this book is…
Sep 25, 2022damicosunshine rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This is a book that is unmatched in many regards. There are moments it is raw and unbearably sad as it walks through the tragic story of Janie. It moves through some of the mundaneness of her daily life experiences and shows that her life…
Jul 09, 2022Aven_reads rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I understand why some people might not like this book, it's certainly difficult to read and you could argue that there isn't much of a plot. It's slow-moving and very character-driven with a character that isn't the *most* defined. But I…
Jun 07, 2022pacl_teens rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
"“Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Zora Neale Hurston follows the story of Janie Cawford, an African-American woman, who has just returned to Eatonville, Florida after a long absence. Gossip arises around her return and the fate of her…
May 21, 2022LPL_LeahN rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This is a feminist work so ahead of its time that I'm honestly in awe. I loved the examination of romantic relationships and the slow, subtle way of getting to know the protagonist, Janie. Her story is a mirror of so many women's lives,…
Jan 21, 2022Anita_Dickey rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I Read this book for the 52 books in 52 weeks reading challenge. I used the 2022 prompt read a book involving a second chance. It is also on Listopia's 300 books everyone should read once list. this is a truly awful book. I want to rate it…
Nov 08, 2021
When Janie Crawford, a middle-aged Black woman, returns to Eatonville and reunites with her friend Pheoby Watson, she decides to tell her the story of what happened to her husband, Tea Cake. A majority of the people have many theories, but…
Jul 09, 2021
Absolute classic among American literature and the Negro Renaissance of that era! Didn't appreciate Zora in high school and really frowned upon the African American Vernacular which existed in the South. As a mature adult and creative…
May 26, 2021yguzman1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A classic feminist novel of tribulations, self-exploration, (self-) love, and empowerment. While the black vernacular and physical & verbal abuse may be off-putting for some, I believe that it defines the era and characters with honesty…
Mar 24, 2021hollor rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Started out fantastic. Poetic. Beautifully written. Amazing anaolgies. But the black lingo of "dis" and "dem" got really tiring. The low level of sophistication got very tiring too. Why did she hate her grandmother who sacrificed herself…
Jan 28, 2021dontbugmeimreading rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Highly overrated, in my opinion. Found the conversations written in the southern, black dialect hard to read compared to the poetic & descriptive prose. Story was not exactly exciting and was a bit depressing.
Nov 05, 2020
As a young girl, Janie dreamed of love and happiness, but life rarely turns out how we plan. Full of betrayal, abuse, and tragedy but also beauty, romance, and humor, “Their Eyes Were Watching God” is a powerful and influential story of…
Oct 21, 2020
I listened to the audio version of this book with Ruby Dee reading/performing and both the story and Ruby Dee's performance are wonderful! At first I was not sure I could listen to the 'black speak' but after several minutes I was immersed…
Oct 04, 2020peacebenow rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I live on the land of Janie's FL but Hurston describes FL that I have never seen and people I have never met. This novel is overwhelming w/ feeling and descriptive words and phrases. It is written in a southern dialect but I found that it…
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Sep 22, 2020JCLS_Ashland_Kristin rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
So glad I went back and read this classic. Such a unique look at power dynamics re: gender and race during that point in time...and such lovely language and use of vernacular. Also: Ruby Dee reads the audio and is spectacular!
Sep 15, 2020
*Fangirling about Zora Neale-Hurston*
Aug 22, 2020
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