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Summary: Beautifully written
Review: I bought and read The Bluest Eyes yesterday at the bookstore and today it was announced as Oprah's new pick. I have read and enjoyed Toni Morrison before, so I was anxious to read this short story. I was not disappointed and did not go to sleep until the book was finished. What struck me in the story is that beyond the prejudice of color the characters lives are all touched by some element of "being looked down upon." All the characters face the pain of not being respected and treated decently by others. Pecola unfortunately happens to be the one that is at the bottom of the heap, so to speak. This story touched me because so often people look for the "ugly" in others to make themselves feel better and don't stop to think how deeply hurtful that is to others. Haven't we all wished for something to make us more beautiful, more loved like Pecola who dreams that merely changing the color of her eyes would change the direction of her life.
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Summary: Beautifully written
Review: I bought and read The Bluest Eyes yesterday at the bookstore and today it was announced as Oprah's new pick. I have read and enjoyed Toni Morrison before so I was anxious to read this short story. I was not disappointed and did not go to sleep until the book was finished. What struck me in the story is that beyond the prejudice of color the characters lives are all touched by some element of "being looked down upon." All the characters face the pain of not being respected and treated decently by others. Pecola unfortunately happens to be the one that is at the bottom of the heap so to speak. This story touched me because so often people look for the "ugly" in others to make themselves feel better and don't stop to think how deeply hurtful that is to others. Haven't we all wished for something to make us more beautiful, more loved like Pecola who dreams that merely changing the color of her eyes would change the direction of her life.
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Summary: Heartbreaking and haunting
Review: This is one of my favorite Morrison books - it was the first one I read that convinced me of her power as a writer. It is a simpler story than some of her other work, and doesn't have the epic feel of Song of Solomon or Paradise, but it is equally moving. A fast read, and well worth it.
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Summary: Enlightening!
Review: This book gives the reader a clearer understanding of what it is like to suffer from racism in this country. It is a must read for people of all races - there is a good reason why Oprah picked it for her new book of the month selection!
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Summary: A truly moving story
Review: I read this book for a college English class, and it stood out in my mind as the best book we read that quarter. Morrison's writing was so beautiful, each character's voice was so true, and the story was unforgettable. This book will always have a treasured place on my shelf, when it's not out on loan to all my friends.
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Summary: I'm glad to see this novel recognized for its greatness!
Review: I read this novel long ago, and was happy to see that it has recently become much more popular. Toni Morrison realistically taps into the desires of children, such as the desire to feel acknowledged by one's parents, or the desire to feel beautiful. Sadly, her characters fail to see the beauty they already possess, and instead seek validation from people who might hurt them.The language of this novel is both poetic and gritty. Morrison is too honest to let elegance keep her from depicting the tragedy and betrayals in many families. But she is also too gifted to simply present a tragic situation without using language that elevates its characters above that situation. She allows her characters to affect our lives, no matter how helpless they might seem in shaping their own lives. I would recommend this book to anyone who has dealt with abuse, rejection, or internalized racism. I would also recommend it to anyone who wants an example of great black literature, great women's literature, or just plain great literature.
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Summary: Another good read from Morrison
Review: THE BLUEST EYE is another nice book by Miss Morrison. I had to get it the very minute Oprah announced it was the new book for her Book Club. I was a little disappointed with being so frantic about it because I ran out and bought it that fast and then finished it in 3 hours. It's a small read...unlike some of her other works. THE BLUEST EYE, like most of Miss Morrison's other novels, revolves around a African American female. I have to say, Pecola is my favorite character of her novels, but the novel is slow for alot of the book, but the ending is worth it. So, in conclusion, the pros would be the character Pecola, the problems, and the challanges. The cons are it being such a short read, and it being a little slow. If I could, I probably would have given this novel 3 1/2 stars. So all in all, I wouldn't rush to buy this one like I did. By the way, her best novel, in my opinion, was BELOVED.
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Summary: Do not miss!
Review: I read this book about 10 years ago and was blown away by it. The language and style are perfect and the story is haunting. It's a disturbing book because of the feelings you have for the main character (you just want to hug and comfort her); you feel what she does. It's a very emotionally charged and heartbreaking book (I cried at the end) but well worth every tear (and I don't like sad stories)! DO NOT MISS!
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Summary: The Bluest Eye
Review: This book is very engaging from beginning to end. It is a sad commentary on the life of this poor back child who's life's dream is to be Shirley Temple. I finsished reading it a week ago and it is still with my mind. I lay in bed at night and think about the converstaions that I'd like to have with Toni Morrison about it. One of my principal thoughts is: do whites really treat blacks so poorly as to create that extreme lack of self esteem? The novel gives me the idea that even though the framework is white society, that the abuse and self loathing is perpetuated amongst the blacks themselves. I ache with the pain of their suffering. I am so captivated that I've just started reading 'Tar Baby' another by Toni Morrison. Maybe I'll see if I can hook up with Oprah and join them for their author/ book club review.
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Summary: Excellent - Transcendent Novel
Review: This is one of the best novels I have ever read. When one reads Toni Morrison they are READING. Her books are not airport paperbacks! This is Toni Morrison's most assessable novel. She challenges the reader to enter a universe (in some cases) completely foreign to them yet at the same time by the potent beauty of her linguistic talent you actually FEEL what it is like to be a black girl living in the 1940s. Not only one of Oprah's favorite book - but this white boy's from Chicago as well. :-)
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