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A review by 16nnovs
Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
i am at a loss for words, full review to come
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first read of 2025! i just know this review won't do how i really feel justice but reading song of solomon was an experience i never want to forget. the masterful way morrison wove stories within stories is a testament to how incredible of a writer she is. i am so so taken with this read.
song of solomon is often considered a coming-of-age novel, but i feel it goes far beyond the traditional boundaries of the genre. macon “milkman” dead embarks on a transformative journey of self-discovery that shifts the course of the novel in profound ways.
the atmosphere and imagery felt almost suffocating—in the best way. morrison’s words carry serious weight, and this burden is one i gladly welcomed. with each chapter, each paragraph, i learned something new and was changed. the prose, the parallels, the allegories, the symbolism—nothing short of brilliant. i had so much fun annotating and dissecting this book.
i thoroughly enjoyed this read, and i’m so glad i started my year with it.
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first read of 2025! i just know this review won't do how i really feel justice but reading song of solomon was an experience i never want to forget. the masterful way morrison wove stories within stories is a testament to how incredible of a writer she is. i am so so taken with this read.
song of solomon is often considered a coming-of-age novel, but i feel it goes far beyond the traditional boundaries of the genre. macon “milkman” dead embarks on a transformative journey of self-discovery that shifts the course of the novel in profound ways.
the atmosphere and imagery felt almost suffocating—in the best way. morrison’s words carry serious weight, and this burden is one i gladly welcomed. with each chapter, each paragraph, i learned something new and was changed. the prose, the parallels, the allegories, the symbolism—nothing short of brilliant. i had so much fun annotating and dissecting this book.
i thoroughly enjoyed this read, and i’m so glad i started my year with it.