Questions About Jazz (Beloved Trilogy, #2)

by Toni Morrison

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Answered Questions (4)

Do I need to read Beloved before reading this?

Kathy No. The two books are different and do not share any characters.

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What is the title of the prequel to this book? I want to read them in order

Hana Al-Harastani The order is Beloved, Jazz, and then Paradise. They're on my reading list for this summer. :) …moreThe order is Beloved, Jazz, and then Paradise. They're on my reading list for this summer. :) (less)

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Would this be an age-appropriate substitute for high schoolers needing to read The Great Gatsby?

Agnes Bebon Yes! Jazz would be age-appropriate for the same age group as The Great Gatsby.

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Does this book have any recurring characters from Beloved or it's a whole new plot?

Kathy There are no characters from Beloved.

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Unanswered Questions (4)

Who is the character talking in the very last segment of the book, talking of her love for someone? I'm thinking it may be Wild, Joe's mother.

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Could some maybe correct the title. This is ridiculous. I wonder who can do it?

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What happened to the blonde boy?

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Is there any parallel between the complicated relationships that occurred in the book in 1926 & how similar relationships evolve today; could there be a similar event?

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