Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

Their Eyes Were Watching God

Zora Neale Hurston

219 pages • first pub 1937 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary emotional reflective medium-paced

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One of the most important works of twentieth-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 c...

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Moods

emotional 82%
reflective 71%
sad 43%
challenging 34%
hopeful 31%
inspiring 24%
adventurous 20%
dark 16%
tense 13%
funny 9%
informative 4%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 30%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.94

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