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“We die. That may be the meaning of life. But we do language. That may be the measure of our lives.”
-Toni Morrison
Toni Morrison can certainly "do" language. One of the most lyrical books which deals with brutal subjects I have ever read and for such a short book, her characters are incredibly rich.
When she died last year I was embarrassed that I had not read any of her books so I was determined to read at least one before the year ended. I will miss her voice but I'm sure I will savor her ways ...more
-Toni Morrison
Toni Morrison can certainly "do" language. One of the most lyrical books which deals with brutal subjects I have ever read and for such a short book, her characters are incredibly rich.
When she died last year I was embarrassed that I had not read any of her books so I was determined to read at least one before the year ended. I will miss her voice but I'm sure I will savor her ways ...more
Heartbreaking and unfortunately timeless
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