A review by alf_read
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

dark emotional funny reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This was so devastating. There’s something about the way Morrison writes about race that feels so beyond anything else you’ll ever read. While I wish the different narratives were blended more organically, this book was so poetic and heartfelt - truly a tale for the ages.