Search - Their Eyes were Watching God

Your heart will ache for Janie as she struggles through life and husband after husband and tragedy after tragedy. As a woman, I felt for her, wanted to reach through the pages and help her out, pull her to me and hug her. You'll feel the same way when you read it - Hurston makes sure of it. Excellent, *real* writing.

I don't know why PBS is calling this a teen novel. This is fine American literature. This novel was written in the 30s and "rediscovered" by Alice Walker years later. It was Walker's dedication that helped get this novel re-printed and added to the curriculum of many English programs. Don't miss this outstanding novel.

Historical fiction provides insight into our culture; Their Eyes....is an important read.

I read this book 20 years ago and I can still remember the characters and their struggle and the rich plot of his story. I live in Florida, but for anyone who has experienced a "terrible storm" or wondered what it is like to experience a "terrible storm," this book is a MUST read.

I did not post my copy. I am keeping it. :)

The dialogue in this book is written in dialect. It's not easy to read at first but once you get the hang of it, it's poetic and will stay with you for a long time after you've put the book down.