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318 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780676971132
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Canada
Publication date: Not specified
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 2,141 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, Misogyny, RacismModerate
Child death, Self harm, Child abuseMinor
Slavery, Alcoholism, Abortion318 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780676971132
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Canada
Publication date: Not specified
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 2,141 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, Misogyny, RacismModerate
Child death, Self harm, Child abuseMinor
Slavery, Alcoholism, Abortion