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Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison

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jmm11's review against another edition

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challenging reflective slow-paced

4.5

cccccarla's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious reflective 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

4.5

pooh08's review against another edition

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4.0

"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.

cati's review against another edition

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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

4.75

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.

inarai's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense 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

jtrogers1992's review against another edition

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5.0

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.