11/2/20 Toni Morrison’s writing is so smooth, like liquid language flowing around your mind, poetry in prose. In contrast, her subjects are often harsh, gritty reality checks and this book is true to form. Jazz is a story of love and betrayal, obsession and fear, it lays out the hearts and emotions of its characters, giving the reader a glimpse into the world of early 20th century urban life in an African American community.

GRC point value 11: point balance 18
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