Song of Solomon by Morrison, Toni

Recommended for Grade 11

(Page last edited 10/09/2017)

• Title: Song of Solomon
• Author: Morrison, Toni
• ISBN: 0452260116
• ISBN 13: 978-0452260115

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This novel takes readers into a magical and richly peopled world which encompasses four generations of African American life.

Review (From Amazon.Com):

Morrison's earthy, poetic voice compliments perfectly the fantastical and mythical elements of Song Of Soloman. A world where fathers fly in clouds of rose petals, and women can cast spells. The text is perfectly suited for an audio rendition - as poetry, songs and the spoken word feature so heavily in the book.

Morrison narrates for three hours and lays out before us the complex lives and backgrounds of four generations of black family life in the south. Central is the character Milkman--an unfortunate nickname owed to his lengthy nursing period and delayed coming of age. Although a late starter, Milkman develops into a fundamentally strong person, who eventually learns to cherish his family and the importance of his roots.

The narrator breathes life into an intriguing and diverse set of characters--from violent criminals to devout parents. Through them Morrison explores complex social and racial issues using luscious lyrical language This text refers to the audiobook edition of this title.

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