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4.2 AVERAGE
4.2 AVERAGE
challenging
emotional
reflective
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Easily one of the most captivating novels I've ever read, and one of the very few I would gladly go through a second time. Granted, the beginning was a bit slow and difficult to grasp, but once I got more of a feel for Toni Morrison's voice, I fell in love. So many special bits reside permanently in my mind even over a year since I finished reading it--the scattered rose petals beneath the man about to jump off the roof of Mercy Hospital; Milkman's dream in which his mother was consumed by enlarged flowers; Pilate's single earring bearing her name; Milkman's revelation regarding his family history while listening to the children's song.
Morrison's powerful take on language and dynamic characters are what make this novel truly unforgettable. Would recommend to anyone seeking a genuine experience that can only be provided by the greatest books out there.
Morrison's powerful take on language and dynamic characters are what make this novel truly unforgettable. Would recommend to anyone seeking a genuine experience that can only be provided by the greatest books out there.
emotional
reflective
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
Reads as one sees a dream, w all the same strangeness, vibrancy, and always-anchoring knowledge (while within) that the dream is reality.
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
This book was incredibly confusing, compelling, heartwrenching, and colorful. I really loved it and each character's plight was so well-planned and intricate. Every word was chosen with care.
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Layered, Deep, Intense and Slow
Taking a leap into this was very rewarding near the end, with it’s layered, multi-faceted and many character story.
Was the slowness in the beginning necessary: maybe not.
Was the ending too fast and rushed for my liking: yes
Did this take me waaaay to long to finish: also yes
But I enjoyed it, it was good. I might need to give Beloved another try now that I understand Toni Morisson’s writing style a little better (but that’s going to have to wait for a bit.
Taking a leap into this was very rewarding near the end, with it’s layered, multi-faceted and many character story.
Was the slowness in the beginning necessary: maybe not.
Was the ending too fast and rushed for my liking: yes
Did this take me waaaay to long to finish: also yes
But I enjoyed it, it was good. I might need to give Beloved another try now that I understand Toni Morisson’s writing style a little better (but that’s going to have to wait for a bit.
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
A beautiful novel that highlights the complex nature and intricacies of the human condition. Morrison's vivd and multifaceted characters, particularly the women, are what truly drive the story. An incredible book and an emotional read. 5/5
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
slow-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
easily my favorite of Toni Morrison’s novels
Listened to Toni Morrison read this. I enjoyed the book, though I think I didn't get all that was going on.