“Nuns go by as quiet as lust, and drunken men and sober eyes sing in the lobby of the Greek hotel.”
That’s the very first sentence of Toni Morrison’s incredible novel, The Bluest Eye. How can you not read the book after that line?
This novel explores issues of beauty, race, and identity in a way that leaves a lasting impact. What I love about this book is Morrison’s ability to give voice to the struggles of those who are often overlooked, especially through the character of Pecola, whose desire for blue eyes speaks to the deep effects of societal standards on self-worth.
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