A review by taylormoore6
Recitatif by Toni Morrison

challenging mysterious reflective fast-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? N/A

5.0

A perfect short story. Morrison is asking the reader to confront their own biases and assumptions about others. She is telling us so much about these characters over so few pages and while yes, maybe this book is about which race each character is, but she’s also exploring larger questions about society and the haves and have-nots.