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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “I've taught this book to AP seniors for nine years and it is my favorite book ever. Each time I read it I find more in Morrison's language to appreciate. Definitely her best work, but not always the most recognized. The quest of a young black man for independence and self knowledge is mythic,...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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Beth D wrote this review 7 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I do not recall how I got turned onto Toni Morrison, but right after college I began reading her. I recall very much enjoying this story.”
Robert Owens wrote this review 10 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Read it in high school, re-read it recently, plan to re-read it again. Great book”
maricel m wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“It was wonderful. It was my 2nd Toni Morrison book.”
Kai L wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is a book about racism and a boy whose father is a tax collecter and his mother is the Docters daughter.
victor G wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I find this book very interesting and I wish to finish this book.”
“The best use of bible imagery I've encountered, excluding maybe John Steinbeck, mixed in with that of African traditions. The definitive Morrison.”
Lindsay M wrote this review Wednesday, October 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Toni Morrison is a wonderful story teller, but I was let down by the ending of Song of Solomon. I didn't follow the reasoning for the character's actions and the flying motif was a little too mystical for me.”
SHARON M wrote this review Wednesday, October 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Great book, interesting with lots of symbolism. I still don't get some of symbolism but I liked it - I even kept this one on my own book shelf.”
Becky E wrote this review Sunday, October 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“do not read this when feeling depressed.
Janet L wrote this review Tuesday, September 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The most memorable quote is ofcourse "Four years at Bryn Mawr had done what any liberal arts education was suppose to do: unfit her for 80% of the useful work in the world."”
