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dnandrews797's review against another edition
5.0
This is not a book. This is a work of art. Beloved does a wonderful job of getting right to those emotions people hold inside and pulling them out to display in beautiful prose. The narrative itself is almost like a living mind in the way it flows between the present and the past so both seem to be happening at once. It’s an excellent storytelling device to show how our past can influence our present state and live on in our “rememory”. Most of all though, I think Beloved is a story of pain and healing. Whether it be personal tragedy, the horrors or slavery and imprisonment, or a lack/loss of identity, Beloved takes out and examines complex and difficult feelings to try and make sense of it. This is a story I think everyone should read.
juliett3's review against another edition
4.0
Une lecture difficile, tant par le style que par le propos.
lucialater's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
5.0
a masterclass of writing
zora_raposa's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
dreaming_ace's review against another edition
3.0
This is a hard story which while powerful is still emotionally challenging to read.
erjbuck's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
florasin's review against another edition
5.0
I am resisting the temptation to start this emotional ride all over again because I both love it and want to pick it apart to see it from every angle.
The writing! This is my first time reading Toni Morrison and I am borderline obsessed.
For sure reading more from her, but also immediately recommending this to everyone I know.
The writing! This is my first time reading Toni Morrison and I am borderline obsessed.
For sure reading more from her, but also immediately recommending this to everyone I know.