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Recitatif by Toni Morrison
4.0
mysterious reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

The added introduction by Zadie Smith should’ve been added as an afterword instead. With it reading more like a book review than an introduction, it spoiled the plot and premise of the amazing short story from Toni. 

If you’re thinking about reading this one with the rerelease, do yourself a favor and read the introduction after the short story.