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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “This book was a slow starter for me but I was gripped from about half-way through and couldn't put it down. I think Toni Morrison brilliantly tells not only the personal story of her characters but also chronicles a unique moment in African American history as a whole. An intensely written novel...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “interesting book, but does not have the power of Beloved or Bluest Eye.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“English 525: American Literature 1950 to Present - (first reading in 1998 but didn't finish) A pretty good read the second time around, was able to finish the novel this time and it was excellent!”
Wendy Bell wrote this review 5 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“interesting book, but does not have the power of Beloved or Bluest Eye.”
Nancy A wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I don't like Toni Morrison's writing, but this was not awful.”
Inga A wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I had to read this for school and to be quite honest it was too sporatic for me. The story begins with the ending and works backwards to the three main characters lifes and it is difficult to keep up with. I found myself dozing off several times. ”
demented_love wrote this review Wednesday, November 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Probably need to read it again.”
Patrick S wrote this review Wednesday, November 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Absolutely awesome book, very well written. Just like a jazz song.”
lejay wrote this review Saturday, October 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I enjoyed this book and the amazing poetic language that Toni Morrison uses. For whatever reason, however, I had a hard time following it (probably just my life right now.) ”
Jennifer S wrote this review Saturday, September 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“One of the books I disliked Toni Morrison. I thought I'd like it because she turns NYC into a character. She personifies the city and gives it it's own voice. But after three tries, I could not finish the book and I gave it away.”
Donna C wrote this review Tuesday, September 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“fine.”
safura n wrote this review Monday, September 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
