A review by recidivism23
Beloved by Toni Morrison

challenging dark emotional reflective sad slow-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

4.25

Sometimes I complain that a book is not deep enough and then Toni Morrison deliveres Beloved. One of the deepest books I’ve ever read. The writing is incredible and the story is as deep as you want to take it. So much to unpack! The only reason it wasn’t a 5 star book is that it was difficult to follow with lots of flashbacks and a style that was a struggle at times to understand.  One chapter in particular made no sense to me.  It probably says more about me than about the writer.  It felt almost like a fever dream.