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A man looks for his family’s history and for himself
1977Steady paceThoughtful
What it is about
Macon “Milkman” Dead III grows up in a Michigan city, distant from his family and from himself. As he sets out to find a lost treasure, he learns about his ancestors and the stories of his people. The novel mixes realism with folklore.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who want a major American novel.
What you will get
A cornerstone of Toni Morrison’s work.
Song of Solomon Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Literary Fiction · Family history · Identity · Flight
Length
337 pages · ≈ 10 h
More about this book
Characters
Milkman Dead, his friend Guitar and his aunt Pilate.
Setting
Michigan and Virginia, over several decades.
What makes it different
A rich novel with elements of myth and magic realism.
Feel
Lyrical, deep and moving.
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