Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
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Book Reviews of Their Eyes Were Watching God
Book Review: my opinion on Their Eyes Were Watching God
Summary: 5 Stars
In the story, the title is used as a phrase when the hurricane occurs. I believe that the God whom Janie and Tea Cake watch stands as a compassionate God who encourages them to discover both the painful and joyous aspects of love, both of which can lead to self-discovery, forgiveness and redemption. In my perception, this God has such a capacity for love and magnanimity that it defies gender.
However, the God of the first two husbands (Logan Killicks and Jody Starks) is definitely a patriarchal figure who imparts undeserved punishments.
I don't interpret any of the characters questioning God but I do believe they maintain a curiosity about Him. They watch to discover who He is, they watch to catch a glimpse of His power, they watch to receive a unending stream of His love.
Just as we do.
Book Review: A masterwork of American Literature
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is so far ahead of its time, that it's incredibly painful to accept that Neale Hurston never received the sort of honor and respect she deserved as a master writer when she was alive. Mixing Standard American English and dialect and finely crafted figurative language, it may not be an easy read for some, but it is an elegantly crafted work of literature. The novel chronicles the story of Janie Crawford, an African American woman who after trying more traditional paths, is determined to live her life on her own terms. If you are familiar with Morrison and Walker, amazing writers both, you will see the debt they owe to Neale Hurston.
This is the kind of book that changes some people's lives and with reason. An American story in poetic prose.
Book Review: A Beautiful Piece of Literature
Summary: 5 Stars
I've never read anything so beautiful. The characters were so rich and the story was just perfect. Janie, the main character, was everything a woman is supposed to be, beautiful, confident, strong and capable. I felt like I was there, I felt their pain and happiness. The way she described things not only made you feel as if you were there but it was written in this way that is so beautiful that even if she were describing a rotting carcas it would still sound like a delicate little flower. I would recomend this book to anyone. Even the coldest person could cry if they read this.Book Review: Their Eyes Were Watching God
Summary: 5 Stars
This book has been an extremely enjoyable read for me. It had a certain easy flow to it that made you want to keep reading it. This book didn't hook me right away, but I still gave it a chance. I am glad that I gave it a chance because it turned out to be one of my favorite books. If you enjoy hearing a good story, i recommend this book to you. Actually, I recommend this book to anybody and everybody! When i was asked to rate this book on a scale from 1 to 10, I replied by saying an eleven because i thought that this book was that good.Book Review: An Amazing Book
Summary: 5 Stars
There's a good chance you're buying this book because it's assigned reading for a class. Go into that classroom and THANK YOUR TEACHER. I didn't read this book in school. I stumbled upon when I was done with school. I bought it because I thought the title was interesting. What I found inside this book stunned me. The voice is so strong you can feel it in your heart. The writing is beautiful. The story will shake you. Enjoy!