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40 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
Another work of genius by this masterly writer, Recitatif keeps Twyla's and Roberta's races ambiguous throughout the story. Morrison herself described Recitatif, a story which will keep readers thinking and discussing for years to come, as "an exp...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,659 reviews
Moods
challenging 51%
emotional 37%
mysterious 23%
sad 13%
tense 13%
informative 12%
dark 9%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 2%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
Pace
medium 28%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 37% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 18% | No: 17% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
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Graphic
Racism, Ableism, BullyingModerate
Abandonment, Classism, ViolenceMinor
Death of parent, Homophobia40 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Another work of genius by this masterly writer, Recitatif keeps Twyla's and Roberta's races ambiguous throughout the story. Morrison herself described Recitatif, a story which will keep readers thinking and discussing for years to come, as "an exp...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,659 reviews
Moods
challenging 51%
emotional 37%
mysterious 23%
sad 13%
tense 13%
informative 12%
dark 9%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 2%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
Pace
medium 28%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 37% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 18% | No: 17% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Ableism, BullyingModerate
Abandonment, Classism, ViolenceMinor
Death of parent, Homophobia