Monday, April 11, 2011

Now Reading: The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison


I've been wanting to read Morrison for a while... I'm on page 30, and so far it's amazing. Her language is beautiful and unconventional. If you've ever read The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards, you know the feeling of forced imagery. She describes normal things using words that you would never associate with that thing, just to sound cool. Morrison, on the other hand, bends the language to her will, and it feels natural while evoking striking and unusual imagery.

The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery


Deals with class issues and philosophy. Well-written and genuinely profound, with relatable yet unexpected characters.