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318 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099768210
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 24 December 1997
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 2,138 reviews
Moods
dark 69%
emotional 64%
reflective 53%
mysterious 40%
tense 38%
sad 35%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 3%
funny 2%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 10%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: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Misogyny, RacismModerate
Child death, Self harm, Child abuseMinor
Slavery, Alcoholism, Abortion
318 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099768210
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 24 December 1997
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 2,138 reviews
Moods
dark 69%
emotional 64%
reflective 53%
mysterious 40%
tense 38%
sad 35%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 3%
funny 2%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 10%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: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Misogyny, RacismModerate
Child death, Self harm, Child abuseMinor
Slavery, Alcoholism, Abortion