My Opinion

     Their Eyes Were Watching God, by Zora Neale Hurston, is a great novel. It is different from any other book you would read in school. The ending is completely unexpected and the storyline is great. This is an emotional love story that grows as you read and learn about the characters. Janie is a good main character. Sometimes she is hard to understand, but you really connect with her towards the end. I think it was creative how the book starts with the end of the story. Hurston is a great writer. She gives the characters traits and personalities that you can relate with. I loved how she referenced back to a pear tree throughout the entire novel. Hurston may have been criticized for her writing, but this book was worth it. It is very moving and enjoyable. It was one of the better books that I have been required to read for school. I would recommend this book to anyone who is up for a good story and is willing to read and try to understand slang. The way the characters talk is just another aspect that completes the mood and tone of the novel. If I were to rate this novel, I would give it a nine out of ten.