ohlookasegal 's review for:

Beloved by Toni Morrison

4.5

challenging dark mysterious sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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The imagery in this book is so vivid. Elaborate descriptions of the horrors visited upon the characters. A haunting ghost story about the damaged slavery inflicted on Black people, and in particular women. The mysteries of the novel are slowly unravelled through the POVs of different characters.  A challenging but very worthwhile read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Slavery, Murder