Their Eyes Were Watching God (Abridged) Audiobook

" Some of the images in this book were absolutely striking...caused me to pause in wonder of how Hurston strung those words together. "

" "You got to go there to know there" "

" read this book many many years ago, and it was required reading for a class i took last year. I forgot how good this book was. A very compelling story of a woman's life in the south. "

" I liked this book because it went over a journey of a woman seeking her freedom in life. I liked that Zora Neale Hurston vividly described how e main character, Janie, evolved as a person through her romantic life. "

" One of the most powerful books I've ever read. The plot, with such a strong female protagonist, is amplified by the authorial power of Zora Neale Hurston. The first book I've ever read written in such strong vernacular that I actually had to read out loud to understand it at parts. "

" an interesting comment on southern U.S. life told in first person. "

" I enjoyed reading this book because it shows a female remaining strong even though so many unexpected bad things happen to her. Janie shows her independence and strength so that's why she's my favorite character. In recommend this book! "

" Another reviewer thought she was the only one that hated this book. She wasn't. I had to read this when I was a Junior in High School and I couldn't force myself to read it so I probably just read a synopsis on the internet. This book did not contribute to my education one bit. "

" A conclusion is everything. Read the last paragraph of this book over and over again until the beauty and the vitality soaks into your skin! "

" I really liked this! Now to write an essay on it.. "

" Beautiful, beautiful book. Wonderfully written, rich with imagery and powerful emotion. I was captivated from the introduction of Janie as a little girl. Sure, there were parts that seemed to crawl by, but overall, this book is a priceless read. "

" I wasn't too drawn into the story so found it difficult to get through. "

" I get why it's a classic and all, it's a great history lesson, sorta feminist, but I'm wasn't all WOW about it by any means. "

" The language of the book is tough to get through . I don't particularly care for southern writing. "

" Lovely, honest and painful and delicious to read, poetic dialogue. "

" read it for school... there are so many lines in it that are just pure and beautiful poetry x) "

" I had to read it for class and I just loved it. I thanked the teacher after we finished it. "

" I've read this book before, listened to the audiobook, saw the movie. We were doing a Big Read in Worcester with this book this year, so read it again. Still like it. "

" Just re-read this book--actually I listened to it on a CD that I borrowed from the library. The reader is Ruby Dee. I highly recommend reading it this way. The voice in this book is musical and poetic, and Ruby Dee captures it so well. "

" The dialect is hard for me to read. I rather be able to hear it. "

" Loved the love between the two main characters. A passionate expression of life. "

" One of my favorites <3 "

" This is pretty much the book that made me an English major. I read it in high school and went to college undeclared, but when I re-read this book and wrote about it, I discovered my passion for the written word. "

" An absolute all time favorite. "

" Once you get over the language, it's not a terrible story. "

" Maybe I just didn't get it. "

" The imagery and metaphor in the book are wonderful. It is a classic rediscovered from obscurity by Alice Walker, studied and emulated by modern writers. One of the best books I have read. Loved it as much as 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. I will read all her work. "

" one of my favorite books of all time. beautiful, sensual, vibrant writing. "

" The dialect takes a little time to get used to, but once you get into it, this is a beautiful novel. I loved entering into that crazy world of the past where race and gossip was such an issue, and the simple pleasures only mattered. A sweet and sad romance. "

" I listened to this several years ago on audible.com; it was read by Ruby Dee and she really brought the characters alive. Just thought of it recently and wanted to pass along the recommendation. "

" Quality writing. Quality story. If Hurston is Alice Walker's ("The Temple of My Familiar") favorite author, I can see the reasons why. I am inspired to read more of Hurston's books. "