tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post6171324277060359888..comments2023-07-10T01:17:13.383+10:00Comments on Brona's Books: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale HurstonBronahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-7686219124474872682017-01-31T06:11:07.376+11:002017-01-31T06:11:07.376+11:00I put a link to the movie (on YouTube) at the end ...I put a link to the movie (on YouTube) at the end of my post. Ruth @ with freedom and bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15531827758868215023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-38431993064065774172017-01-28T15:56:36.474+11:002017-01-28T15:56:36.474+11:00Until you mentioned it, I didn't know there wa...Until you mentioned it, I didn't know there was a movie.<br />I will keep my eyes and ears peeled now :-)Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-9870281120491395822017-01-27T04:55:10.437+11:002017-01-27T04:55:10.437+11:00Oh, I was going to ask: did you watch the movie, o...Oh, I was going to ask: did you watch the movie, or will you? It was pretty good, considering the made some alterations.Ruth @ with freedom and bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15531827758868215023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-75155400433292044142017-01-27T04:46:49.489+11:002017-01-27T04:46:49.489+11:00Brona, I love your urgency to other readers. That...Brona, I love your urgency to other readers. That's how I felt, too: "I can't explain it! Just get a copy and read it yourself!!" : ) <br /><br />Hurston is a superb expressionist. She can describe the physical and the emotional in dreamy, delicious words. I, too, enjoyed her folk speech. It was perfect. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing your review. I want to keep hearing what others thought about this book. Ruth @ with freedom and bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15531827758868215023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-47529363937538906522013-06-02T18:07:36.714+10:002013-06-02T18:07:36.714+10:00I think this book is definitely worthy of a reread...I think this book is definitely worthy of a reread.<br />The sync read wasn't as social as I thought it would be although it has been a lovely way to visit new blogs and get to know people like yourself who enjoy reading similar books :-)Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-65339299417655445202013-06-02T12:54:38.232+10:002013-06-02T12:54:38.232+10:00I read this book many years ago and the details ar...I read this book many years ago and the details are a bit fuzzy but I remember being blown away by how wonderful it was. Your review is reminding me of why it was so wonderful and I may need to go dig out my copy. How did you like the sync read experience?Mary R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12468537883595941188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-13533464597462762552013-05-14T01:04:11.382+10:002013-05-14T01:04:11.382+10:00That is a lovely edition of the book. I'm int...That is a lovely edition of the book. I'm interested in reading Zadie Smith's introduction, though I like the one in my old edition too.<br /><br />I think the more people who talk about this book, the more that will eventually read it and discover the amazing story of Janie and the brilliant writer who created her. I was so happy to have an excuse to read it again.Lonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16248163148722597124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-65666472265817663052013-05-07T11:19:11.533+10:002013-05-07T11:19:11.533+10:00Frankly speaking, I haven't heard about this b...Frankly speaking, I haven't heard about this book nor Zora Neale Hurston before I read CC's Sync-read post. Now, you intrigued me with your review, I loved To Kill A Mockingbird, The Color Purple and Mark Twain's, so I might like this one too. You have a nice edition, by the way... :)Fanda Classiclithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642429343958941266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-33744242951486417822013-05-07T01:58:03.383+10:002013-05-07T01:58:03.383+10:00I should certainly look out for this book then. Su...I should certainly look out for this book then. Such an enthusiastic review. It now seems so dull to say I'm reading Oliver Twist (smile)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-62822651878783616072013-05-06T08:33:18.012+10:002013-05-06T08:33:18.012+10:00I know what you mean Cat. I tend to avoid what I c...I know what you mean Cat. I tend to avoid what I call "Ra ra America" books and movies (aka as the God Bless America books and movies). This is not one of those. It's a story about a type of experience particular to America, but Janie's search for love, belonging and self determination is a universal theme we all can share.<br />The final section with the storm was all the more poignant to read after seeing footage of Hurricane Katrina.Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-74348269021446564642013-05-06T07:20:33.072+10:002013-05-06T07:20:33.072+10:00Not a book I've ever felt drawn to read probab...Not a book I've ever felt drawn to read probably because I think it will be 'too American'. Your review is changing my mind. :-)Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09391899740930810224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-4641725671698852592013-05-01T23:45:36.586+10:002013-05-01T23:45:36.586+10:00What great quotes you included! I especially like...What great quotes you included! I especially like the one you included about the title. Isn't it amazing what some writers can do with language? Thanks for the gushing review. I've read this book a couple of times, and you're right, the language works its magic differently each time.Julia Tomiakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17999070457191845503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-36651858432546952102013-04-28T16:51:39.381+10:002013-04-28T16:51:39.381+10:00This is one of the books I plan to read one day.
Y...This is one of the books I plan to read one day.<br />You are one of the many who enjoyed the book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com