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A review by gw7
Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I'm going to be thinking about this book for a long time.
Masterfully weaved. There were times when I wasn't sure if it was going to be, after being let down by so many supposed 'masterpieces' that were just ignorant. I don't think I've ever read such a book about inter-generational trauma and, honestly, it was convicting. Because I didn't know where it was going or what type of book it was (this was my first Morrison) she did nearly lose me a few times towards the middle of the book and then going into part 2, and I even read through some reviews to decide whether or not to even carry on, but if that's where you are but are, like myself, interested in the themes of the book, I would encourage you to keep reading.
I don't often/ever really say that a I was too dumb for a book, as I generally feel like that's rarely the case for anyone aside from literally just above our understanding non-fiction for instance, but yeah, I was too dumb for this book. Specifically the ending but also just throughout: I'm too young, too dumb, did not give enough time or thought or attention to it. But all I mean by that is that I'm sure this book will continue to unfold in my mind throughout my lifetime and I feel I could genuinely glean something new from it every re-read.
Masterfully weaved. There were times when I wasn't sure if it was going to be, after being let down by so many supposed 'masterpieces' that were just ignorant. I don't think I've ever read such a book about inter-generational trauma and, honestly, it was convicting. Because I didn't know where it was going or what type of book it was (this was my first Morrison) she did nearly lose me a few times towards the middle of the book and then going into part 2, and I even read through some reviews to decide whether or not to even carry on, but if that's where you are but are, like myself, interested in the themes of the book, I would encourage you to keep reading.
I don't often/ever really say that a I was too dumb for a book, as I generally feel like that's rarely the case for anyone aside from literally just above our understanding non-fiction for instance, but yeah, I was too dumb for this book. Specifically the ending but also just throughout: I'm too young, too dumb, did not give enough time or thought or attention to it. But all I mean by that is that I'm sure this book will continue to unfold in my mind throughout my lifetime and I feel I could genuinely glean something new from it every re-read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Animal death, Murder, and Pedophilia
Minor: Domestic abuse and Homophobia