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A review by bmorelibrarian
Beloved by Toni Morrison
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
If you haven’t read this book yet, read it now. Morrison uses poetic language and supernatural elements to emphasize and reckon with the trauma of slavery. Brutal, necessary, and beautifully written.
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, and Violence