Reviews

Paradise by Toni Morrison

tarrowood's review against another edition

4.0

Morrison is a CRAFTSWOMAN with words, and the beauty of her stories is insurmountable. Paradise is not an easy read, and has too many names and stories to follow at times, but every moment flows with the next in ways that are masterful.
The way that we attempt to find a paradise with those that are healed, rather than broken, can be harmful, and Paradise exemplifies this idea. Gather with the broken hearted, and your grievances shall be heard. Surrounding yourself with those that have stories that can intertwine with yours is better than attempting to assimilate to an unknown crowd.
Furthermore, Morrison hints at the dangers of isolation in Paradise, and does so in ways that invert her normal narratives.
Paradise may not be my favorite read of Morrison’s, but damn it was worth the week of tough reading and contemplation it took.

briggs_drea's review against another edition

challenging informative mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

sabinasolorzano's review against another edition

challenging dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.25

hannahc24's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

grumpypandy's review against another edition

It was hard to follow.

kvansistine's review against another edition

slow-paced

zekereadseverything's review

challenging reflective sad slow-paced

4.0

littlepepperguy's review against another edition

It was really hard to keep up with listening to the audiobook. Def better for physical reading. 

amy_dixon's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

elliotjohnson's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5