their eyes were watching god by zora neale

It starts with her childhood and covers all the major incidents in her life that represent a milestone or turning point for her. Her friend, Pheoby, seeks her out and Janie proceeds to tell her story. Their Eyes Were Watching God starts off with the protagonist, Janie, returning to her home after a prolonged absence. Both authors have such unique writing styles that it was a bit disorienting to switch back and forth.Īnyway, enough about me. And so I got to experience the bizarre sensation of alternating between the two extremely different books. A couple of weeks ago, both girls asked me to read books with them – one was Their Eyes Were Watching God and the other was Mrs. This has introduced me to gems like Kindred and A Thousand Splendid Suns and allows me to enjoy conversations with my daughters about the books. (This in no way affects the honesty of my reviews!) All commissions will be donated to the ALS Association.įor those of you that have been reading my blog for a while, you might remember that I periodically read what my daughters are reading for their high school literature classes. As an Amazon Associate I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. This post may contain Amazon Affiliate links. It’s considered to be a standout among African American literature due to its affirmation and celebration of the culture as well as the fact that it has a strong female protagonist, which was unique for its time. Their Eyes Were Watching God, first published in 1937, is a story of a southern black woman seeking love and self-fulfillment in 1930’s Florida.

Their eyes were watching god by zora neale