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Their Eyes Were Watching God

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Ruby Dee
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Ratings
Book
373
Narrator
48
Release Date
October 31, 2005
Duration
6 hours 44 minutes
Summary
“A deeply soulful novel that comprehends love and cruelty, and separates the big people from the small of heart, without ever losing sympathy for those unfortunates who don’t know how to live properly.” —Zadie Smith

One of the most important and enduring books of the twentieth century, Their Eyes Were Watching God brings to life a Southern love story with the wit and pathos found only in the writing of Zora Neale Hurston. Out of print for almost thirty years—due largely to initial audiences’ rejection of its strong black female protagonist—Hurston’s classic has since its 1978 reissue become perhaps the most widely read and highly acclaimed novel in the canon of African-American literature. The audio is performed by the legendary Ruby Dee.
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Profile Avatar Caroline D. Oct 2022

this is full on theater, not a mere narration. before the second chapter ended i was already in tears. i haven't heard any other audiobook with more character and soul woven into every line.

Profile Avatar L R. Dec 2024

A beautiful book. I’ve just finished listening and will start again :)

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2024

Ruby Dee is phenomenal. She brings this beautiful, poignant book to life in a completely engrossing way. Loved it.

Profile Avatar Dyan P. Jan 2024

Terrific job of reading the characters’ voices and dialects. Ruby Dee is amazing!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2022

Amazing.

Profile Avatar Samantha P. Feb 2021

overall story was good, there were a few parts that lost my attention. Can be a bit hard to understand, with older phrases, styles, and such.

Profile Avatar Eek W. Feb 2021

Ruby Dee's reading is perfection! Once you're plugged into the story, you forget... though there are many voices, there is only ONE person who is speaking! Superb! Of course the text is legend.

Profile Avatar Alfreeka W. Oct 2020

Listening to this book was better than watching the movie! The great Ruby Dee did an outstanding job!!

Profile Avatar Moira G. Aug 2020

Ruby Dee was incredible in the narration. Her ability to change voices and read with enthusiasm.

Profile Avatar Natosha D. Feb 2020

Zola’s writing is wonderfully descriptive and Ruby Dee’s narration was absolutely amazing. She didn’t just read this, she PERFORMED it. What a talented woman she was! Really enjoyed listening to this.

Profile Avatar jaime olsen Jan 2015

The narrator was incredible! She really brought the book to life.

Their Eyes Were Watching God

Their Eyes Were Watching God

Author: Zora Neale Hurston
Read by: Ruby Dee
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