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318 pages • first pub 1997 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0679433740
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Publication date: 15 January 1998
Description
In prose that soars with the rhythms, grandeur, and tragic arc of an epic poem, Toni Morrison challenges our most fiercely held beliefs as she weaves folklore and history, memory and myth into an unforgettable meditation on race, religion, gender,...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,146 reviews
Moods
dark 68%
emotional 63%
reflective 53%
mysterious 40%
tense 39%
sad 35%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
funny 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 23% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Graphic
Gun violence, Self harm, MisogynyModerate
Child death, Domestic abuse, RapeMinor
Slavery, War, Alcoholism318 pages • first pub 1997 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0679433740
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Publication date: 15 January 1998
Description
In prose that soars with the rhythms, grandeur, and tragic arc of an epic poem, Toni Morrison challenges our most fiercely held beliefs as she weaves folklore and history, memory and myth into an unforgettable meditation on race, religion, gender,...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,146 reviews
Moods
dark 68%
emotional 63%
reflective 53%
mysterious 40%
tense 39%
sad 35%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
funny 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 23% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Self harm, MisogynyModerate
Child death, Domestic abuse, RapeMinor
Slavery, War, Alcoholism