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Jan 13, 2018
Claire
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it was amazing
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What an incredibly beautiful book! There is no way to describe the love, understanding and compassion showing through every page.
The story of Janie’s life is that of a black woman seen entirely through a black woman’s eyes. Her voice is articulate, her life has quite a few bumps, but from every page the vibrancy, the struggle to be who she is speaks from the pages. Really worth the read.
The story of Janie’s life is that of a black woman seen entirely through a black woman’s eyes. Her voice is articulate, her life has quite a few bumps, but from every page the vibrancy, the struggle to be who she is speaks from the pages. Really worth the read.
This beautifully written prose by Zora Neale Hurston is a fantastic historical fiction classic that I think everyone should read whether or not you like classes or historical fiction. The MC Janie Crawford is in her forties as the story begins. As happens in so many books and real life, Janie returns to her hometown where one of her friends, Pheoby, and she strike up a very close bond over things they share. This classic is a difficult read in several ways, so be prepared for the times of a life
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Although it has been a couple of weeks since I finished the book, I will do my best to review it.
There are some really great messages about love, relationships, and nonconformity. Hurston's attention to detail - from the game of checkers to the carefully selected names - was admirable.
However, I was not enthralled by the story line. Most of Janie's life is unimpressive as she is continuously influenced by those around her. While I understand that this is part of her journey to finding her ident ...more
There are some really great messages about love, relationships, and nonconformity. Hurston's attention to detail - from the game of checkers to the carefully selected names - was admirable.
However, I was not enthralled by the story line. Most of Janie's life is unimpressive as she is continuously influenced by those around her. While I understand that this is part of her journey to finding her ident ...more
Dec 04, 2015
Ed Lehman
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I had no idea what to expect when I picked up this book.... I usually have an aversion to anything religious... as the title seemed to promise...but it is on the 1001 Books You Must Read List and fit tone of the task of one of my book club challenges. The forward by Ruby Dee made me expect some type of 1930's philosophical novel. But...WOW, WOW, WOW. I was riveted throughout the entire work. I will never forget the main character, Janie who is pressured as a young girl to marry a man she doesn't
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Mar 27, 2019
Shona Gibson
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