Their Eyes Were Watching God - Zora Neale Hurston
Book Cover: "One of the most important works of the 20th century American literature, Zora Neale Hurston's beloved 1937 classic, Their Eyes Were Watching God, is an enduring Southern love story sparkling with wit, beauty, and heartfelt wisdom. Told in the captivating voice of a woman who refuses to live in sorrow, bitterness, fear, or foolish romantic dreams, it is the story of fair-skinned, fiercely independent Janie Crawford, and his evolving selfhood through three marriages and a life marked by poverty, trials, and purpose A true literary wonder, Hurston's masterwork remains as relevant and affecting today as when it was first published - perhaps the most widely read and highly regarded novel in the entire canon of African American literature."
This book took me some time to read, as I had to literally read every word in order to understand the "southern black" language. Even though it was a fairly short novel, it seemed to drag on and on in parts. Janie was an interesting character, but she lacked self confidence (until the end), she took a lot of grief from the men in her live, but yet she persevered. In her first two marriage, there didn't seem to be much love - just doing what "her man" told her. In her third marriage, she found love and satisfaction and a man who adored her, but still wanted her respect - especially in front of others. Since it took place in the 1930's, this was understandable since women (especially black women) weren't regarded as anything of significance.
I found this book recommendation from one of the blogs I read. Would I recommend it? Perhaps it would be a good book club read, but otherwise I had a hard time relating to it.
Finished: October, 2011
This book took me some time to read, as I had to literally read every word in order to understand the "southern black" language. Even though it was a fairly short novel, it seemed to drag on and on in parts. Janie was an interesting character, but she lacked self confidence (until the end), she took a lot of grief from the men in her live, but yet she persevered. In her first two marriage, there didn't seem to be much love - just doing what "her man" told her. In her third marriage, she found love and satisfaction and a man who adored her, but still wanted her respect - especially in front of others. Since it took place in the 1930's, this was understandable since women (especially black women) weren't regarded as anything of significance.
I found this book recommendation from one of the blogs I read. Would I recommend it? Perhaps it would be a good book club read, but otherwise I had a hard time relating to it.
Finished: October, 2011
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