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

Description

Fair and long-legged, independent and articulate, Janie Crawford sets out to be her own person -- no mean feat for a black woman in the '30s. Janie's quest for identity takes her through three marriages and into a journey back to her roots.

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Moods

emotional 82%
reflective 71%
sad 43%
challenging 34%
hopeful 31%
inspiring 24%
adventurous 19%
dark 16%
tense 13%
funny 9%
informative 5%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 30%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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