A review by ctrlaultdelete
Tar Baby by Toni Morrison

adventurous challenging funny reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Rare non-historical Toni Morrison (at least of the books of hers I’ve read) and fascinating to see how she plays with cliches and brings her brilliance to bear on a contemporary (but still distant in many ways with the Caribbean island component) setting.