A review by penny_dlc
Recitatif by Toni Morrison

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

CLASSIC morrison. 
this story explores themes of race without ever really mentioning how it relates to our main character. 
ultimately, a tale of the transition from girlhood to womanhood and what we lose in between. 
the only thing i would change is bc i listened to it, i heard the zadie smith introduction/analysis before i actually got to hear the story. I would rather her thoughts be after.