The Bluest Eye (Oprah's Book Club)

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S.Elliott, May 5, 2007 (view all comments by S.Elliott)
Wow. Morrison's first novel is fueled by amazing themes that give readers a glimpse into a world of hatred, ugliness, and hope. It is a hard novel to read because it really moves you to feel...you are horrific, you are sad, you are thoughtful.

Of course, everyone can relate to wanting to change an aspect of themselves in order to be loved more or better. Pecola wants blue eyes and the idea that changing her eye color could change her life is a profound comment to our "beauty-centric" society.

I think that people of all backgrounds and races can appreciate the quality of Morrison's writing and the stunning power of the narrative. It is harsh and gritty, but we should not ignore that this is a reality for many people in our world. Please read this book. It will change you.

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780452282193

Author:

Morrison, Toni

Publisher:

Plume

Location:

New York :

Subject:

General

Subject:

Literary

Subject:

Fiction

Subject:

Afro-americans

Subject:

Girls

Subject:

African Americans

Subject:

African American girls

Edition Description:

Mass Market

Series:

Oprah's Book Club (Paperback)

Series Volume:

RN-0274

Publication Date:

20000426

Binding:

Paperback

Grade Level:

General/trade

Language:

English

Pages:

224

Dimensions:

8.02x5.36x.65 in. .42 lbs.