lbernard1892's review
5.0
No notes. I feel this is a book that everyone should read when they are ready for it. Sethe and her family's story needs to be read as it portrays a hidden portion of our American history that is presented through a fictional lens.
supersabs's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
miriamschlundt's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
monicabfz's review
4.0
Este libro es oscuro, plagado de un realismo mágico tenebroso, lleno de dolor, del dolor de todas las personas negras que sufrieron el horror de la esclavitud. Pero especialmente del dolor de una madre. No es una lectura fácil, algo frustrante y exigente en su lectura, porque me he encontrado a mí misma muchísimas veces volviendo hacia atrás, releyendo páginas en más de una ocasión porque la narración es algo dificil. He leído por ahí que es una novela onírica y así es. Sin embargo a pesar de la confusión que provoca en ciertos momentos, qué talento tenía Toni Morrison, qué manera más personal de narrar. Recomendable.
ccook29's review
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
intute's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
bookscatsandjazz's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
bookimommy's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
m00nmins's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Toxic relationship, Racism, Rape, Death, Child death, Grief, Sexual assault, and Slavery
Moderate: Abandonment and Physical abuse
Minor: Domestic abuse, Chronic illness, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Body horror, Cursing, Abortion, and Blood
chmolakis's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.5