A review by lk3ssaf
Recitatif by Toni Morrison

reflective
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

A great short story, that definitely plays with the preconceptions of the reader. The introduction by Zadie Smith is worth reading as well, but only after you've already read the short story. I agreed with so much of what Zadie Smith said, and there is so much to be discussed about Maggie and what she represents, even though the book focuses so much about Twyla and Roberta. 
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