The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Bluest Eye
Book Review: A Story Everyone Needs To Read!
Summary: 4 Stars
This is my first Toni Morrison novel. At times difficult, at times you have to put the text down and think about what you have just read. A beautifully written story that really hits home and really makes you think. As a white man, reading this book at this time (a time when we are close to electing a black man as president), it made me realize how far we have come as a country; and yet it made me think about how far we have yet to go. This is an important "don't miss" novel. If at all possible try to read it in one or two sittings. Ms. Morrison has done a masterful job!Book Review: A True Classic
Summary: 5 Stars
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.Book Review: A book that will change your views on life
Summary: 4 Stars
The Bluest Eye is the second inspirational novel we have read by Toni Morrison. Our first eye-opener by Morrison, Beloved, has a fast moving and detailed plot. The Bluest Eye, on the other hand, brings you face to face with the African American's view of "perfect" in a predominately white society. This is an alarming and moving story that is not the typical novel on predjudism. It has changed our views on the stereotypoical "beauty" and we recommend this book to everyone, but especially women.Book Review: A hauntingly beautiful book
Summary: 5 Stars
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.Book Review: A literary genius of courage
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is definitely the work of literary genius. Morrison takes the life of a girl that would ordinarily be trivialized, and gives it royalty by the presentation of truth with boldness in description and detail. Not only does Morrison examine the prejudicial thoughts and actions towards the victim, but she also presents the trail of victimization that led to the tragedy (ies). This is an exquisite "book quilt" of human frailty and strength, patched together by a mastermind of literature, poetry, and humanity. A highly recommend this book to those who enjoy poetry and who dare to explore truth.