A review by madisone
Recitatif by Toni Morrison

mysterious reflective fast-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

Honestly, the introduction was almost as good as the story itself. This was my first Toni Morrison read and I am not disappointed by it in the slightest. The way these characters were written, you just keep trying to guess which girl is which race, but you can’t. The story, while very short, was impactful and showed off the true genius that Toni Morrison had. You will be left wondering about the girls and Maggie for a long time.
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