* Richard Wright. Wright and Hurston were both part of the Harlem Renaissance, but they had very different political views. Wright was a committed communist, while Hurston was more of a liberal. Wright also criticized Hurston's writing for being too "romantic" and "sentimental."
* Nella Larsen. Larsen and Hurston were both successful writers of the Harlem Renaissance, but they had very different styles. Larsen's writing was more psychological and introspective, while Hurston's was more extroverted and comedic. Larsen also criticized Hurston's writing for being too "superficial" and "lacking in depth."