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The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
4.0

There is no doubt that this is a masterpiece of writing. It would take a much slower and more measured reading than the one I gave it to unpick the nuances in each carefully crafted sentence. But I don't think I could read it again.

I found the structure really challenging and disjointed - and I note that on reflection Morrison was dissatisfied with that structure so I take solace there!

I found it a really haunting novel, and certain sentences stopped me in my tracks. This is the first Morrison I have read and I'll be adding some more to my TBR pile - with a reservation that they need to be given an intentional and deliberate read.