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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “I was given this book to read by a teacher when she caught me reading My Bondage and My Freedom by Frederick Douglas because she thought it might be something I’d be interested in. Even though Beloved is fiction, Tony Morrison provides amazing insight into the psychological impact of slavery...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “I read this novel six times in my academic career. While I appreciate it's mastery, I am tired of reading it.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Powerful, heart-wrenching, and so full of sybolism, I had to really pay attention. However, This is one of my favorite Morrison books. What won't a mother do for her children?”
Susannah B wrote this review Wednesday, September 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“My not-so-scientific study led me to conclude people either LOVE this book or HATE this book - both with all of their might.
Theresa F wrote this review Wednesday, September 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I fall in the LOVE category. Besides the scandalous "Are You There God It's Me Margaret" and "Where the Red Fern Grows" books I read so many times the books actually fell apart, this is the ONLY book I have read more than three times. The amazing thing is, it feels like I'm reading it for the first time with every re-read. ”
“one of my favorite books of one of my favorite authors”
PAKUNDA wrote this review Thursday, September 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Wonderful. I flew through it.”
Booksprite wrote this review Saturday, September 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“A little dark and graphic. Morrison is excellent.”
Ryan C wrote this review Saturday, September 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I really enjoyed this and Morrison is sometimes too over my head. Glad I read it before I saw the movie. The movie is great!!”
Ruth M wrote this review Saturday, August 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Like Faulkner. Had to read passages over because of voice. Begs the question, is life worth living without freedom. ”
Felicia G wrote this review Thursday, July 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No1 of 1 members found this review helpful“I was given this book to read by a teacher when she caught me reading My Bondage and My Freedom by Frederick Douglas because she thought it might be something I’d be interested in. Even though Beloved is fiction, Tony Morrison provides amazing insight into the psychological impact of slavery and the emancipation of slaves on the individuals. She’s truly wonderful at creating this interplay between community and the identity of the individual self; how one goes about reclaiming their individual identity and their sense of self-worth after slavery. While there are different elements at play, the most important aspect is for the characters to overcome the fear, trauma, and pain they associate with the past so they can move forward.”
Helen B wrote this review Friday, July 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“haunting, gut wrenching
Cassie G wrote this review Saturday, July 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
mother love ”“I read this novel six times in my academic career. While I appreciate it's mastery, I am tired of reading it. ”
Stefanie M wrote this review Friday, July 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
