Comments on: The Bluest Eye

By: 1970’s : Decades ‘09

1970’s : Decades ‘09 — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:48:35 +0000

[...] It’s me, Margaret)5. The Princess Bride (Kim)6. Maria (Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH)7. 3M (Bluest Eye)8. pussreboots (Winter of the [...]

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A-Z Challenge Complete! — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:05:37 +0000

[...] – The Bluest Eye by Toni [...]

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“What’s in a Name?” Challenge Complete! — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:49:43 +0000

[...] The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison (read my review) [...]

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Decades Challenge Complete! — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 02:54:43 +0000

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Expanding Horizons Challenge Complete! — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:22:21 +0000

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By: My Year of Reading Dangerously

My Year of Reading Dangerously — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:08:19 +0000

[...] by Charles Dickens (Independent People by Halldor Laxness, an Icelandic Nobel laureate) February: The Bluest Eye, by Toni Morrison March: Cat’s Eye, by Margaret Atwood April: Transformations, by Anne Sexton [...]

By: 100+ Reading Challenge

100+ Reading Challenge — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:58:56 +0000

[...] The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison (1970, 206 pp.) 13. Life & Times of Michael K by J. M. Coetzee (1983, 184 [...]

By: The Nobel 5 Challenge

The Nobel 5 Challenge — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:32:07 +0000

[...] 5 books before the end of the year. I’ve already read three in 2008: Independent People, The Bluest Eye, and Life & Times of Michael [...]

By: Triple 8 Challenge

Triple 8 Challenge — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:57:31 +0000

[...] The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison (Nobel) [...]

By: Melissa

Melissa — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 14:26:41 +0000

I am of two minds when it comes to Toni Morrison. I think she’s brilliant, but I can only handle her depressing subject lines in small doses. I have yet to read this one (I’ve read Beloved and part of Song of Solomon); perhaps someday I will. Thanks for the encouraging review.

By: Book Awards Challenge Complete!!

Book Awards Challenge Complete!! — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 04:54:55 +0000

[...] Night-time by Mark Haddon (Costa/Whitbread) 21. Independent People by Halldor Laxness (Nobel) 22 The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison (Nobel) 23. Life & Times of Michael K by J. M. Coetzee (Booker Prize, Nobel [...]

By: February ‘08 Monthly Report

February ‘08 Monthly Report — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:19:55 +0000

[...] The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison (1970, 206 pp.) 13. Life & Times of Michael K by J. M. Coetzee (1983, 184 [...]

By: Teddyrose

Teddyrose — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 04:45:51 +0000

It seems that all Morrison books are deep and depressing. As you know, I recently read Sula. Though I didn’t care for it, I did like The Bluest Eye when I read it in university.

By: Alisia

Alisia — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:50:44 +0000

I just started reading this book. It is a very depressing book to read, and was part of my motivation in the topic of my Sunday Salon entry this week. I can’t say I ever really enjoy reading Toni Morrison’s books, but they do give you something to think about.

By: Nicola

Nicola — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 20:21:06 +0000

Agree, very difficult to read at times, but well worth it.

By: Ladytink_534

Ladytink_534 — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 19:29:08 +0000

I read this a couple of years ago and recently recommended it to my mom. I agree that it is a depressing book but it’s very well written.

By: Framed

Framed — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 18:00:44 +0000

I have avoided Morrison because I’ve heard how depressing her books are. Maybe I should just take the plunge.

By: writer2b

writer2b — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 16:12:32 +0000

I read this one and had a difficult time with it, too. I wouldn’t have finished it if it hadn’t been required. But it challenged me; it’s impossible to read without growing in compassion.

By: J.S. Peyton

J.S. Peyton — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 15:22:58 +0000

I always take a deep breath just before I read a Morrison novel because I know that I’m going to be in for a well-written, depressing ride. I read THE BLUEST EYE for a class and, frankly, I think if I hadn’t had to complete it within a specified time I probably would have put it down and come back to it years later. I’ve read BELOVED as well, and I thought it was even more difficult than THE BLUEST EYE. It was an excellent read, and one I hope to have the courage to pick up again. I think the difficultly of Morrison’s material is always worth it.

By: Jeane

Jeane — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 14:46:05 +0000

I remember feeling quite dissatisfied when I read this book; it was depressing.