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Song of Solomon
Song of Solomon
Author: Toni Morrison
Song of Solomon explores the quest for cultural identity through an African American folktale about enslaved Africans who escape slavery by fleeing back to Africa. The novel tells the story of Macon "Milkman" Dead, a young man alienated from himself and estranged from his family, his community, and his historical and cultural roots. Author Toni ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780451123152
ISBN-10: 0451123158
Publication Date: 11/1/1978
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  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 7 ratings
Publisher: Signet Book
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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Helpful Score: 2
This is a beautifully written story filled with mysticism, passion and history.
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Fantastic tale of a family gone bizarre. I love Morrison's fantastical writing and deep character analysis.
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I found this a very sad book. The multiple, subtle hints of racism between blacks and whites and, sadly, black to blacks, build up to a disturbing ending. Mysterious, sometimes hard to believe, but always powerful.
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Helpful Score: 1
Morrison never ceases to amaze me! This book explores many different themes, including the richness of the African-American heritage; the importance of discovering family history; coming of age; the thin line between love and hate; incest; the "money-is-the-root-of-all evil" principle; domestic violence; resentfulness among siblings; and racially-motivated violence. A great read! Not her best, but still a rare jewel and must-read.
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A contemporary classic.
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Awarded Best Novel of the Year - this is another terrific story from Tony Morrison.
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Read this! This is her masterpiece, not Beloved. Wonderful magical realist fiction.
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"Song of Solomon places Toni Morrison in the first rank of american novelists!" Washington Post
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i usually like her writing, but i was not as impressed with this one (the ending blew it for me). i would recommend 'the bluest eye' or 'beloved' before this.
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Toni Morrison's third novel--a classic.


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