Status Updates From Jazz (Vintage International)

i feel the book has finally lulled me into its core, but something about the way it's written has a vague feeling. the events always feel like distant memories, even when there is tension. i'm intrigued by the contrasts between Dorcas and Violet, and fascinated by the parallels present between Jazz and Beloved. At first, dubbing this a part of a trilogy stumped me, but i now understand the connection.

i’m putting this book on hold for now

“THAT, Violet”

ill be free again in a week or so

upon reading reviews and praise for Jazz in the pages before the novel, i learned it is widely considered to be the first Morrison novel that clearly establishes her writing style. i am immediately seeing and feeling this sentiment to be true. the conversational nature in which the story is told gives it an easy-to-love depth i didn't expect. I feel that I have read 60 pages more, in the best way.