A review by sbnielsen
God Help the Child by Toni Morrison

emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I didn't like the characters though I'm not sure I was meant to like anyone. This book reminded me of "My Year of Rest and Relaxation" with a less abhorrent protagonist. As always, Morrison is a master of her craft and I can't complain about the quality of writing. The story and the molestation plot devices just weren't for me.
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