A whole world is born in the first paragraph of Jazz. It is as if a new universe is emerging, filled with life and energy.

It breathes in and breathes out, creating a rhythm that is both captivating and powerful. The force it exerts is unrelenting, rippling the edges of you like a gentle breeze that gradually turns into a storm.

And then, suddenly, you’re there. You are transported into this world of Jazz, where the music flows like a river and the emotions run deep. You feel the passion, the excitement, and the soul of the music, and it touches something within you that you never knew existed.

It is a world that is both familiar and陌生, a place where you can lose yourself and find yourself at the same time. It is a world that is full of surprises and possibilities, a world that invites you to explore and discover.

Jazz is more than just music; it is a way of life, a language that speaks to the heart and soul. It is a world that is waiting for you to enter and experience.

4.75
This is an incredibly intimate and empathetic story. It takes you on a journey through the lives of numerous people adjacent to the main story, providing you with the entire and complete picture of the context and aftermath of this central act of violence.

Her writing is damn lyrical, which blends perfectly with the theme of music that runs throughout the novel. It shows so much love towards the characters, the city, the music, and the community.

I simply adore any book that makes you empathize with people you could so easily overlook or simplify. And I really loved the narration style, which combines both third person omniscient and first person. That just works wonders for me.

I still firmly believe in my thesis that Toni Morrison never misses. Her works always have the power to touch our hearts and make us see the world from different perspectives.

It's extremely difficult to refrain from writing all my reviews for Toni Morrison's books as just 'oh', 'wow', 'damn' because they truly leave me in a state of incoherent speechlessness. If I considered 'A Mercy' to be good, then this one is absolutely insane.

She has an uncanny ability to understand the intricacies and subtleties of human behavior. Her observant and incisive nature is almost incomprehensible. Her prose is virtuosic, achieving a precarious yet perfect balance between being economical and lyrical. Everything is in just the right quantity, and the symphonic complexity of personality and history is such that it kind of shouldn't work, but it does every single time.

I absolutely adored this book. It's a literary masterpiece that continues to amaze and inspire with each reading. Toni Morrison's talent is truly unparalleled, and this book is a testament to her genius.