Trevor Burrows reviewed Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison (A Borzoi book)
Top of the top.
5 stars
Have by no means read all of Morrison's work but this is easily my favorite of hers so far.
In many ways, it's a book about stories, and just about every page or two packs an evocative, tightly-wound passage that one could imagine spinning off as an entirely separate story. Equally important, it's just a masterclass in style: Morrison's language feels both familiar and absolutely unique. Characters just jump off the page, and settings feel vivid and immediate.
It was a joy to read, though heavy at times, and I'm almost mad I rushed through it. Will likely return in the next year or two and take it a bit slower.