The Bluest Eye

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Summary: A book that will change your views on life
Review: The Bluest Eye is the second inspirational novel we have read by Toni Morrison. Our first eye-opener by Morrison, Beloved, has a fast moving and detailed plot. The Bluest Eye, on the other hand, brings you face to face with the African American's view of "perfect" in a predominately white society. This is an alarming and moving story that is not the typical novel on predjudism. It has changed our views on the stereotypoical "beauty" and we recommend this book to everyone, but especially women.

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Summary: An Interesting Book
Review: I found this book very interesting but at times confusing .Soaphead Church made it that way. He could have been left out. As far as the other characters they were true to the story . One must go beyond the language and abuse Pecola endured as these are things people experience. It is reality .I felt as if I could see her and understand this child. For those that never had to live the way these characters had to they will not understand where Toni Morrison is coming from. I found this a book that really touches the heart.

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Summary: Excellent writing!
Review: This is an excellent book. I actually read some of the paragraphs out loud just because they sounded so beautiful.....I don't agree with the authors conclusion in the "afterward" that she, the author, should not have assembled the narrative into "parts that had to be reassembled by the reader". I thought it worked extremely well. I usually get bored reading about the characters' family, their parents and grandparents, etc., but in THIS book, I was in awe of the author that she could make me enjoy reading about every single character in the book. I believe that Toni Morrison actually DID lead her readers "into an interrogation of themselves for the smashing." That outweighed the pity we felt for the character. This book deserved the Nobel Prize - which it won. This book is worth the price and was a pleasure to read. This is from a middle-aged white lady who also grew up and lives with a "crooked foot". Thanks Toni.

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Summary: touched but not moved
Review: I so wanted to love this book. Oprah spoke of it in a way that I could not wait to read it. I started it a day that I was alone and I had the entire day to relish it. I must say I was disappointed and confused. I felt that the book told of too many characters and not all of them connected to Pecola. The character Soaphead Church disgusted me and I see no need for him in the story. I wanted to feel her desire for "blue eyes" but it seemed to just be grazed over. I was touched by the lives of these little girls but I was not moved by the story. I felt that there was alot of the story missing and I was yearning for it by the end of the book. I felt left hanging and sad with many questions unanswered.

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Summary: Thanks for the Afterword
Review: Personally, I don't understand why certain people feel the need to turn a less that mediocre book into what they would like to pass off to the rest of us as a great work of literature. Thank you Toni Morrison for your afterword. I would not recommend this book, but if you feel you must read it, I would urge one to save your money and borrow it from the library.

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Summary: The Bluest Eye
Review: It was an amazing and poignant story which touched my heart. The tale of Pecola, Claudia, and Freida was so descriptive you felt as though you were living their tragedy.

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Summary: Horrible Book
Review: The Bluest Eye was the worst book I have ever read. It was nasty and almost pointless. Evreythig revolved over sex and a lot of other horrible things that people do not care for to read. I was disgusted and shocked that this book got a award and good reviews. It was a nasty horrible book and I hated it. I do not think it deserved all the credit it got. Do not read this book. It does not deserve any stars.

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Summary: Sure to bring strong feelings to the surface!
Review: The book is deep and thought provoking. YOU WILL FEEL! This is one of the shorter titles from Oprah's bookclub but certainly not a light read. I am not a black woman but I am a woman, I do not want to think of how it had to feel and be for black women. Sometimes truth is so hard to take in not because we do not believe it but rather because we do not want to accept it. This is a powerful and important story. Sometimes I feel I have read enough of the black history and do not want to hear yet another story but this book was more than that. What drives us all to our heart and to our most inner place is universal. VERY WELL written and a must read!

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Summary: sad..powerful..yet disappointing
Review: I was expecting something a little different based on the review Oprah gave the book on her show. However, although I found myself engrossed until the end I was disappointed because I expected a brighter outcome,,,there was no sign of happiness all thoughout the book. It was indeed a powerful description of the life of an unattractive black girl. It made me try to understand what that must feel like.

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Summary: wonderful read
Review: I read this shortly before Oprah decided to place it as her Book of the Month..... I thought that this book was fantastic! The story and issues dealt with, along with Morrison's eloquent descriptions will keep you reading. The issues, again, are not for the faint of heart, but what Pecola goes through as the book unwinds will leave you stunned. In my opinion, this book is one that should be widely read. An emotional book that will leave you a changed person.