Book Review: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

Genre: Fiction
Ages: 15 and up
Rating: 5/10

     I've always heard about this book, and how it was supposedly a "classic" piece of literature. I picked up a copy with high expectations, and found myself tragically disappointed. The setting was a bit odd, and there was a plethora of dialogue that I---quite frankly---struggled to read, because it was written in a heavy form of slang. Most frustrating of all though were the characters, specifically the main character, Janie. Every decision she made was terrible, and as a reader I felt an urge to yell at her to stop and reconsider. To make matters worse, the ending to this book was honestly one of the worst I've ever read. I hate to say it, but I would not recommend this book to anyone, solely because of its disastrous plot.

About: 
     Since she was a child, Janie has only been looking for one thing: love. After two failed marriages, she finally meets a man who makes her feel free to be herself. Together, they embark on a journey to the Everglades, and live in happiness. Soon enough though, tragedy strikes, and Janie realizes how cruel life can really be.

Memorable Quote:
     "'Love is lak de sea. It's uh movin' thing, but still and all, it takes it shape from de shore it meets, and it's different with every shore.'"

Have you read Their Eyes Were Watching God before, or another book similar to it? If so, please tell us what you thought about it right here at Reading Soup! It's always a pleasure to hear your literary thoughts and opinions. Have a great day, and keep on reading!

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Comments

  1. Agreed it was a sad book that made me angry.

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    1. Thanks for your feedback Abby. What about it in particular would you say made you angry?

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