The Bluest Eye

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Summary: Sad
Review: The Bluest Eye made me sad. The cruelty and injustice embedded in Pecola's world was difficult to witness. This child had no where, except her fantasy, to turn for the reaffirmation we all seek. I think it is one of Toni Morrison's best works, but it still makes me sad, probably because it echoes reality in all too many instances.

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Summary: Heartwrenching and beautiful
Review: As someone who was unfamiliar with Morrison's work before reading this book, I can't wait to read some of her other books. This story follows Pecola Breedlove through the trials she faces because of her looks. Her quest for beauty in a racially prejudiced world and the destruction it ulitmately leads her to is both sad and understandable. There are so many forces working against this child that she cannot possibly overcome all of them and while reading the book, my heart just went out to this tiny victim of a society that has such a narrow view of human worth. Morrison's prose is poetic in its description and also at times horrifyingly detailed while she brings this horrible situation to life. A must read for anyone going into teaching or professions dealing with adolescents.

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Summary: Heartwrenching and beautiful
Review: As someone who was unfamiliar with Morrison's work beforereading th is book, I can't wait to read some of her other books.This story follows Pecola Breedlove through the trials she faces because of her looks. Herquest for beauty in a racially prejudiced world and the destruction ulitmately leads her to is both sad and understandable. There are so many forces working against this child that she cannot possibly overcome all of them and while reading the book, my heart just went out to this tiny victim of a society that has such a narrow view of human worth. Morrison's prose is poetic in its description and also at times horrifyingly detailed while she brings this horrible situation to life. A must read for anyone going into teaching or professions dealing with adolescents.

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Summary: Where it begins
Review: I am not a fan of Toni Morrison but the Bluest Eye is one ofthe most compelling and insightful novels of our time. Pecola's storyis realistically brought to life and her struggle will resonate with even the most priveleged black woman and will open the eyes of those who have not walked in their shoes. A superb book.

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Summary: Where it begins
Review: I am not a fan of Toni Morrison but the Bluest Eye is one of the most compelling and insightful novels of our time. Pecola's story is realistically brought to life and her struggle will resonate with even the most priveleged black woman and will open the eyes of those who have not walked in their shoes. A superb book.

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Summary: A Response
Review: Of all of Morrison's novels, The Bluest Eye is not one of my favorites. However, The Bluest Eye is a compelling novel that forces the reader to examine how they feel about issues no one wants to face. Thank goodness for Toni Morrison, a woman that isn't afraid to write what needs to be written.

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Summary: A Response
Review: Of all of Morrison's novels, The Bluest Eye is not one of myfavorites. However, The Bluest Eye is a compelling novel that forcesthe reader to examine how they feel about issues no one wants to face. Thank goodness for Toni Morrison, a woman that isn't afraid to write what needs to be written.

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Summary: The Bluest Eye
Review: The Bluest Eye is the story of an 11 year old victim of circumstance--the circumstance being her ugliness. Heart-wrenching in parts, Morrison writes of the importance of beauty and to what lengths a person would go to achieve the stereotypical "beauty." This book is the first that I've read that deals more with this social issue of what is beautiful than with the issue of race relations. Not to say that race isn't talked about, but it isn't the primary focus of the novel. This was a fantastic book, an interesting and thought-provoking read, and a reason to read more of Morrison's work.

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Summary: The Bluest Eye
Review: The Bluest Eye is the story of an 11 year old victim ofcircumstance--the circumstance being her ugliness. Heart-wrenching inparts, Morrison writes of the importance of beauty and to what lengths a person would go to achieve the stereotypical "beauty." This book is the first that I've read that deals more with this social issue of what is beautiful than with the issue of race relations. Not to say that race isn't talked about, but it isn't the primary focus of the novel. This was a fantastic book, an interesting and thought-provoking read, and a reason to read more of Morrison's work.

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Summary: A Beautiful Book
Review: I first read this book a few years ago and was surprised by the power and beauty in Morrison's words. After reading the book again, I am again struck by how much she can say in this little book. Pecola is a pathetic figure that makes one truly question their place in the world. The idea that to be beautiful one must look a certain way is an idea Pecola struggles with every day in her search for "the bluest eyes" as many of us in today's world also struggle to be happy with our identities. I enjoyed reading this book and highly recommend reading it.