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A review by emilyusuallyreading
Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison
3.0
What I Liked
I love the way that Toni Morrison brings African heritage into the center of her books.
Magical realism isn't usually my thing, but it fits perfectly within this story. It's just realistic enough to be believable and just magical enough to capture my sense of wonder.
What I Didn't Like
One of my biggest pet peeves is when I don't like a single character in the book. While there was some vague part of me that liked Pilate, I despised the protagonist, Guitar, Hagar, Macon, and basically every other character who made an appearance in Song of Solomon. Milkman's self-pitying, apathetic nature drove me mad.
While I am a fan of Toni Morrison, this wasn't my favorite of her novels. I can't fully explain why. The storyline was a little dense and slow for my taste.
I love the way that Toni Morrison brings African heritage into the center of her books.
Magical realism isn't usually my thing, but it fits perfectly within this story. It's just realistic enough to be believable and just magical enough to capture my sense of wonder.
What I Didn't Like
One of my biggest pet peeves is when I don't like a single character in the book. While there was some vague part of me that liked Pilate, I despised the protagonist, Guitar, Hagar, Macon, and basically every other character who made an appearance in Song of Solomon. Milkman's self-pitying, apathetic nature drove me mad.
While I am a fan of Toni Morrison, this wasn't my favorite of her novels. I can't fully explain why. The storyline was a little dense and slow for my taste.