A review by aishallnot
Recitatif by Toni Morrison

challenging mysterious reflective
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
"Two little girls who knew what nobody else in the world knew—how not to ask questions. How to believe what had to be believed. There was politeness in that reluctance and generosity as well. Is your mother sick too? No, she dances all night. Oh—and an understanding nod."

This was my first toni morrison read finishing from cover to cover and I gotta say this was a pretty decent read. I didn't mind that this was short but this is a book with some questions I have but also an understanding of the themes in this story and how we see identity. I kinda have my theory on which person is what race but I think with "what the hell happened to maggie" line just adds many layers to this among other things.
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