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A review by doomluz
Recitatif by Toni Morrison
challenging
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The premise of this book is interesting, though the story seems simple. I'm still brewing over it, though not because I want to figure out the races of the characters. If academics can't figure it out, I doubt I will, but it's still interesting analyzing the assumptions that popped into my head as I read.
The story is actually complex and makes some important points about race that might've not have been as effective if the character's races were stated. The introduction perfectly summed up the experience reading it.
The story is actually complex and makes some important points about race that might've not have been as effective if the character's races were stated. The introduction perfectly summed up the experience reading it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Abandonment, Racism, Bullying, and Classism