--- product_id: 1753768 title: "Their Eyes Were Watching God: A Novel" brand: "zora neale hurston" price: "₹ 2700" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/1753768-their-eyes-were-watching-god-a-novel store_origin: IN region: India --- # 4.6/5 Stars from 17,000+ Readers 75th Anniversary Edition Top 100 PBS Great American Read Their Eyes Were Watching God: A Novel **Brand:** zora neale hurston **Price:** ₹ 2700 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Own the iconic 75-year legacy of love, resilience, and literary brilliance! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Their Eyes Were Watching God: A Novel by zora neale hurston - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 2700 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/1753768-their-eyes-were-watching-god-a-novel) ## Best For - zora neale hurston enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted zora neale hurston brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Celebrating 75 Years:** Own the special anniversary edition of a novel that defied time and trends. - • **Compact Yet Profound:** A quick, powerful read that leaves a lasting emotional impact. - • **Timeless Literary Classic:** Experience a Southern love story that shaped 20th-century African-American literature. - • **Authentic Voice & Vivid Imagery:** Immerse yourself in Zora Neale Hurston’s masterful storytelling and rich dialect. - • **Critically Acclaimed & Widely Loved:** Join over 17,000 readers who gave it a stellar 4.6-star rating. ## Overview Their Eyes Were Watching God is a landmark 75th anniversary edition of Zora Neale Hurston’s celebrated novel, recognized as a PBS Great American Read Top 100 pick. This enduring classic explores themes of love, identity, and self-discovery through the unforgettable journey of Janie Crawford. Praised for its authentic Southern dialect and vivid storytelling, it holds a 4.6-star rating from over 17,000 readers, making it a must-have for any literary collection. ## Description A PBS Great American Read Top 100 Pick “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. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Dimensions | 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches | | Edition | 75th Anniversary | | Isbn 10 | 0061120065 | | Isbn 13 | 978-0061120060 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print Length | 219 pages | | Publication Date | May 30, 2006 | | Publisher | Amistad | | Reading Age | 16+ years, from customers | ## Images ![Their Eyes Were Watching God: A Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71YvIyTP6fL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Savor it Slow and Low *by on Reviewed in the United States July 7, 2026* Oh, this book. I’ve read it twice now and I think the second reading is even better than the first. Granted, the first time I was reading it I was reading about three novels a week (not to mention chapters in textbooks and various other assignments) in college, and I blasted through it as quickly as possible simply because there wasn’t enough time in the day. Now, I got to savor it. And that’s what should be done with this text. Like any good folk or artistic tale, it’s best taken on the slow and low setting for true enjoyment.Zora Neale Hurston’s amazing book, apparently written in a fit abroad over the course of six weeks, was not well received. At the time, American Black writers were not writing in the vernacular of their people. Many culturally beautiful concepts were exempted from texts, as well, to save face from White readers. Of course, that often meant that it wasn’t quite true to life. Zora took the plunge, wrote her dialogue in what I would consider an almost perfect pronunciation vernacular, and blended it triumphantly with the more traditional ways of writing while never shying from the way things were done in the Black American south. She was labeled a racist. Her incredible book, Their Eyes Were Watching God, was not well received. And, personally, considering the way her life petered out at the end, I think she took it very hard, especially because this book was fairly close to her heart.Although it is not based on her life, Zora had experienced much of what Janie, the protagonist, goes through. Her home of Eatonville was Zora’s home. The surrounding Everglades were well known to Zora, and Zora, herself, was frequently a woman above: refusing to allow her life to be dictated by the opposite sex. Zora had divorced several times, found the love of her life who nobody in her familial and friend circle would truly accept, and who tragically would not stay with her due to extreme circumstances. All of his is reflected quite heavily upon the goings on of Janie and her decisions on how to live her life.You see, Janie doesn’t truly settle in a world that says she should. Some people might call her a flake, but she wants to savor life, much like a good story. The whole tale is told from Janie’s perspective to her friend Phoeby when Janie returns to Eatonville after some time being away from the all Black community she had helped, to a small extent, to found and become successful with her late husband. Her whole story is as heartbreaking as a song and as beautifully written as a poem. It has a breath, a life to it, that Hurston’s writing demands in all of her works. This one in particular, for being so feverishly written, and so lovingly tragic stands now as a triumphant story. Alice Walker, in fact, helped to bring it back into the spotlight, sadly, well after Zora had passed.A highly recommended, culturally stunning, masterpiece for Black readers and for all of those, regardless of race, who dare to live their life how they intend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Powerful and Intriguing *by on Reviewed in the United States June 20, 2026* The best part is its unique language and storytelling style. The author draws you in with a voice that feels both fresh and intentional, keeping you curious about what might unfold next.It’s a slower read — not because it lacks momentum, but because the writing is rich enough to savor. That depth is exactly what makes the experience powerful, intriguing, and genuinely worth the time.5-star worthy! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Powerful and Important *by on Reviewed in the United States April 18, 2016* Their Eyes Were Watching God, by Zora Neale Hurston, is a powerful read for all. It teaches both men and women, adults and children, the power of respect, equality, love, and freedom, especially for women. This book is a solid 4 out of 5 and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great story, that is not overwhelming to read. In my opinion, the book starts slow and is sometimes difficult to read on, however don’t give up on it. About a quarter of the way through, my eyes were glued to this book. I felt a connection to Janie and I wanted to see how her life panned out. When I reached the final few pages, I was actually sad it was over (which shocked me because I was so bored in the beginning).This book originally grabbed my attention because it was narrated by a strong female character. Janie is a fair-skinned African American woman who grew up in poverty with her traditional grandmother, Nanny. Stuck in the time before “equality” existed, Nanny wanted Janie to live a life of leisure, something she was unable to have. She married Janie off to Logan Killicks at a very young age. Janie then left Logan to venture to a new town with Joe Starks who offered her a grandiose and comfortable life, where she didn’t have to work and he could show her off. In a naive way, she believed that Joe loved her and wanted nothing but the best for her, however as he became more obsessed with his store and his town, she became more oppressed by his harsh words and head kerchiefs he forced her to wear. As Janie moves onto her third marriage to Tea Cake, she finally finds the relationship she is looking for. She knew “he could be a bee to a blossom--- a pear tree blossom in the spring.” This was something she dreamed of, having a relationship wear she could lay under a pear tree and simply be in love.This book sends a powerful message about the importance of an equal relationship. Janie is oppressed by Logan and Joe, leaving her sad and lonely. When Tea Cake comes along and takes her to picnics, hunting or fishing, and teaches her to drive she realizes what she has been missing for years. He even chopped down a tree she didn’t like, along with “all those signs of possession” in Joe Stark’s house. Despite the strong relationship they have, Tea Cake still has control over Janie. He takes her money and goes off spending it without her permission, but she can’t say anything about it. This made me very angry. He also whips her when she talks to another man, though nothing was going on between them. He believes that “being able to whip her reassured him in possession.” She doesn’t let these things affect her because she loves Tea Cake and believes God is working in her life. When she comes to terms with this, she finally finds peace. At the end of the novel, when she is completely free of all relationships and ties to people, Janie is truly a happy woman. She is described pulling in “her horizon like a great fish-net” and “calling in her soul to come and see” the life in its meshes. At this moment her life is fulfilled.This book hit all emotions. I was sad and felt empathy for Janie, I was happy, and I was angry beyond belief. Sometimes I laughed, while other times I wanted to tell one of the characters off. This story that Hurston created is so relatable that I felt aspects of Janie’s life in my own, even without the many years of experience she had. I truly believe that I could go back and read this book in a couple of years and learn a whole slew of new lessons. ## Frequently Bought Together - Their Eyes Were Watching God - I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings - The Bluest Eye (Vintage International) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/1753768-their-eyes-were-watching-god-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.in/products/1753768-their-eyes-were-watching-god-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-08-27*