39 pages 1 hour read

Toni Morrison

A Mercy

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008

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Reviews & Readership

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Toni Morrison's A Mercy garners praise for its lyrical prose and compelling narrative structure, vividly depicting early American life. Critics applaud its exploration of themes like slavery, motherhood, and freedom through richly developed characters. However, some readers find the nonlinear timeline and multiple perspectives challenging. Overall, it is a poignant, intricate novel.

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Who Should Read A Mercy?

A reader who enjoys A Mercy by Toni Morrison is likely drawn to rich, poetic prose, complex characters, and historical settings that explore themes of slavery and human suffering. Fans of Beloved by Morrison herself and The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead would find this novel compelling for its deep emotional impact and nuanced storytelling.

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Reading Age

16+years

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
Period
Existentialism
Themes
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