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A review by midwifereading
Beloved by Toni Morrison
1.0
I really had no idea what I was getting into when I picked this up for my book club. Our theme this year has been banned books, so a lot of them have been pretty heavy, including this one. However, what I didn't really understand was that Beloved is actually somewhat of a historical horror novel.
And I really don't do most horror. Not really. Especially ghosts. I really didn't like this book at all, in spite of its undisputed beauty. It is objectively one of the best books I have ever read when it comes to writing, artistry, imagery, theme, substance, character, and power. It belongs among literature greats.
That said, it was definitely not for me. I don't regret reading it, because reading outside my comfort zone is important to me. Yet, I am glad it's over and I don't ever have to read it again.
I decided on one star, because the Goodreads system is to help other readers find books to read, not to reflect on the author (who is arguably one of the greatest of all time), or the objective quality of the book. And there are some sensitive souls who really shouldn't pick this up because of the multiple triggers for violence, sexual violence, abuse, racism, and horror elements.
And I really don't do most horror. Not really. Especially ghosts. I really didn't like this book at all, in spite of its undisputed beauty. It is objectively one of the best books I have ever read when it comes to writing, artistry, imagery, theme, substance, character, and power. It belongs among literature greats.
That said, it was definitely not for me. I don't regret reading it, because reading outside my comfort zone is important to me. Yet, I am glad it's over and I don't ever have to read it again.
I decided on one star, because the Goodreads system is to help other readers find books to read, not to reflect on the author (who is arguably one of the greatest of all time), or the objective quality of the book. And there are some sensitive souls who really shouldn't pick this up because of the multiple triggers for violence, sexual violence, abuse, racism, and horror elements.