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A review by namizaela
Tar Baby by Toni Morrison
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
"No man should live without absorbing the sins of his kind, the foul air of his innocence, even if it did wilt rows of angel trumpets and cause them to fall from their vines."
Reading Toni Morrison's writing is like indulging in a rich meal. She was a master of balancing plot, character, and symbolism. The beginning of this book was very slow and confusing, but from the middle to the end I was entranced by the tense situation she wrote for her characters, while also being in awe of the depth in her writing. In this book, Morrison portrays race and gender relations beautifully and with nuance, although she was not afraid to let her characters do low-down things. I loved this book, and if I had the time to analyze it all I would love it more.
Reading Toni Morrison's writing is like indulging in a rich meal. She was a master of balancing plot, character, and symbolism. The beginning of this book was very slow and confusing, but from the middle to the end I was entranced by the tense situation she wrote for her characters, while also being in awe of the depth in her writing. In this book, Morrison portrays race and gender relations beautifully and with nuance, although she was not afraid to let her characters do low-down things. I loved this book, and if I had the time to analyze it all I would love it more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, and Toxic relationship