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A review by amandasbookreview
Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
“You think because he doesn’t love you that you are worthless. You think because he doesn’t want you anymore that he is right- that his judgement and opinion of you are correct. If he throws you out, then you are garbage. You think he belongs to you because you want to belong to him. Hagar, don’t. It’s a bad word, ‘belong.’ Especially when you put it with somebody you love. Love shouldn’t be like that.”
SONG OF SOLOMON
Song of Solomon is the fourth Toni Morrison that I have read. Every single book has a unique complexity to the characters. This book focuses on Milkman and his journey to discover himself and his roots. The first part goes into the birth of Macon (Milkman), his childhood, and how he ended up estranged from his entire family. He is close with his aunt, Pilate, and his best friend Guitar Bails. Milkman is told about some gold that is supposedly his inheritance. He soon finds that this is more than a journey to find gold.
Toni Morrison’s books can’t be read lightly. This is phenomenal storytelling. This book isn’t as dark as Sula or Beloved but it still touches the soul. One of the best things about Toni Morrison is she gives us flawed characters. They aren’t perfect. They are learning. They are surviving. But there is still so much humanity and growth.
Toni Morrison writes with her unique prose, so if you have not read Toni Morrison before, take it slow. Just because these books are short doesn’t mean one can finish them quickly. There are layers and depth within her writing. I listened to the audiobook. It is narrated by Toni Morrison. At first, the protection threw me off. It felt like it was an at-home recording with small mistakes here and there. But in the end…I loved it. It felt so raw and personal as if she was right there telling me a story.
Toni Morrison’s books can’t be read lightly. This is phenomenal storytelling. This book isn’t as dark as Sula or Beloved but it still touches the soul. One of the best things about Toni Morrison is she gives us flawed characters. They aren’t perfect. They are learning. They are surviving. But there is still so much humanity and growth.
Toni Morrison writes with her unique prose, so if you have not read Toni Morrison before, take it slow. Just because these books are short doesn’t mean one can finish them quickly. There are layers and depth within her writing. I listened to the audiobook. It is narrated by Toni Morrison. At first, the protection threw me off. It felt like it was an at-home recording with small mistakes here and there. But in the end…I loved it. It felt so raw and personal as if she was right there telling me a story.