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Summary: A True Classic
Review: I remember reading this book my senior year in high school; my teacher kept reminding us that this was Toni Morrison's *first* book. It was hard to believe then and still is. Although Ms. Morrison has gone on to write many more beautiful and powerful books and win the Nobel prize, this one is still my favorite. I think it is because of the characters -- the four young girls who make up the juxtaposed visions of what is beautiful, what is good, what is desired. It is also simply a powerfully moving story. Part of what makes it so good is the insights we see of ourselves as individual people and as a people. Pecola Breedlove haunts us still, and perhaps she always will.
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Summary: Ms. Morrison is much too modest
Review: I first read this book about three years ago when my brother, the high school English teacher, gave it to me for Christmas. I plan to read it again.As with Ms. Morrison's other works, the language in the Bluest Eye is sumptuous. Filled with descriptions and conversations that put you right into that time and place. Sometimes those places are warm and charming, but other times they are cold and humiliating. The Bluest Eye is a book that you experience not just read.
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Summary: Haunting
Review: I was assigned this book nine years ago during a women's literature class. The story moved me in ways that I can't explain. I grew up in a solidly middle class (primarily white) community, and Toni Morrison introduced me to a little girl who was simply foreign. I was haunted by The Bluest Eye. Bits and pieces of the story would come to mind at odd times over the next year or so, until finally I decided to visit the small town in Ohio where The Bluest Eye is based. So, about 7 years ago, I made that trip. Now each time that I re-read the book (probably twenty times over the past nine years) I have a very solid picture in my mind of where this story unfolds. I remember when Oprah first chose a Toni Morrison book for her club -- I believe it was Song of Solomon. I said at that time (and actually noted it in my Amazon.com review) that she should introduce America to the Bluest Eye. Thank you, Oprah.
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Summary: One of my all-time favorites
Review: I read "The Bluest Eye" after I finished "Song of Solomon." As soon as I finished the last page of "The Bluest Eye", I flipped to the beginning and reread it. I was inspired by the strength of Pecole Breedlove and could identify with the need to "fit in" that society places on everyone - regardless of race. I commend Oprah's selection of another of Toni Morrison's classics.
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Summary: A profound and moving story
Review: "The Bluest Eye" is a heartbreaking look into one little girl's world. Morrison brings to life the inner voice of a girl desperately seeking love and acceptance in a society that is all too conditioned to withhold it. I first read this book in college and it has stuck in my mind ever since, especially Pecola and her journey. Beautifully written, it actually works on many levels for readers of all ages. Don't let its simplicity fool you -- within Pecola's story is a profound and searing message that we should all take to heart.
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Summary: beautiful and/but very sad
Review: Like all of Morrison's work, Bluest Eye is beautifully crafted. It follows a more clearly linear path than most of her more recent writings. But (as is appropriate for its subject matter) it doesn't have the sense of redemption or spiritual uplift that graces much of her other books, especially Song of Solomon. Read it, learn from it and appreciate it, but don't count on it to cheer you up.
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Summary: 'Change your life' reading!
Review: When I first read this book, I did not know the impact it would have on my life. By reading this book, not only have I gained understanding about myself, but others as well. I have a new understanding of the trials and tribulations of my life. I have suggested to all of my friends that they read this book! Truly an expression of the human experiance that spands decades.
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Summary: A hauntingly beautiful book
Review: This is the first book that I read by Toni Morrison and I realized instantly that she was an incredible writer who was burning with life. I have now read almost every published Morrison book, but this remains my favorite. Why? Because, like many first novels ("The Bluest Eye" is more novella in length) it is intensely personal and passionate. The story is sad enough to make you cry, yet not without hope. What makes it so amazing for me is its near poetry quality. There are passages that are nearly verse in their beauty and essentialness, meanwhile Morrison slowly brings them home and turns them to her poignant commentary and compassionate telling of eleven-year-old Pecola Breedlove's tragic dream. Wow! Just writing about it makes me want to go pull the book off its shelf and start reading it again. Great insight into the Southern black experience. Blanket and tissue recommended.
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Summary: The Bluest Eye.
Review: This book is a warm, heartfilled reading experience. As usual it one of Oprah's best. One you should read.
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Summary: a deeply moving book
Review: I was so engrossed by this book I could not put it down. Ms Morrisons style of writing is captivating. Pecola thinks that if she only had blue eyes her world would be better. Her hard home life makes me want to take care of her myself. I loved the way each chapter opened, with the words all running together. Like thoughts that are too much for one to take in. I highly recommend this book, it is one of Ms Morrisons best. You will not be able to put it down,especially when you learn how Pecola believes she truly does have blue eyes.
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