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4.2 AVERAGE
4.2 AVERAGE
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
"Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison is a powerful novel that delves into themes of identity, family, and the African American experience. The story follows Macon "Milkman" Dead III, a young man on a journey to discover his roots and heritage.
Throughout the book, Morrison weaves a rich tapestry of characters and settings, exploring the complexities of race, class, and gender. The novel is known for its lyrical prose and vivid imagery, drawing readers into the world of the Dead family and their history.
One of the central motifs in the book is the idea of flight, both literal and metaphorical. Flight symbolizes freedom, escape, and self-discovery, as Milkman seeks to break free from the constraints of his past and find his own path in life.
Overall, "Song of Solomon" is a thought-provoking and beautifully written novel that offers deep insights into the human experience and the search for personal identity. It's definitely a book worth reading and reflecting on.
Throughout the book, Morrison weaves a rich tapestry of characters and settings, exploring the complexities of race, class, and gender. The novel is known for its lyrical prose and vivid imagery, drawing readers into the world of the Dead family and their history.
One of the central motifs in the book is the idea of flight, both literal and metaphorical. Flight symbolizes freedom, escape, and self-discovery, as Milkman seeks to break free from the constraints of his past and find his own path in life.
Overall, "Song of Solomon" is a thought-provoking and beautifully written novel that offers deep insights into the human experience and the search for personal identity. It's definitely a book worth reading and reflecting on.
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
God. The way Morrison writes dialogue between characters it's like you're there watching them and listening to them. There's so much in this book, the symbolism, the themes, the word-choice!! This novel is what writing and reading is all about. I want to be like Toni Morrison when I grow up.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
There are some layers to this I’m gonna need to do some background reading to understand, but in a good way. Beautiful novel, a little hard to follow at first but worth sticking with. I’m gonna be thinking on this for a while. Lots of Southern Gothic vibes and a little bit of “Get Out” to me.
Maybe my favorite book I’ve read this year. Morrison’s writing is spectacular.
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes