Recitatif

Recitatif is the only short story written by the powerhouse novelist . . . Morrison's sharp-eyed treatment of race, racism, and racial hierarchies remains relevant, digging deep into the marrow of society's maladies. * Literary Hub *
[A] stunning work . . . An illuminating introduction . . . The author's experiment pays off brilliantly, forcing the reader to consider racial stereotypes while also providing an indelible story. * Publishers Weekly *
The gravitas and unparalleled skill found in Morrison's best-known work is on full display in this compact powerhouse. * Publishers Weekly *
A uniquely interesting and enlightening reading experience. * Kirkus Reviews *
This is the perfect text for a country still vigorously debating the relevance of race . . . The singular quality of this story makes it worthwhile, especially because the book contains a long, thoughtful introduction by Zadie Smith [which] provides a close reading and examines the way racial categories function in our allegedly post-racial culture. * Washington Post *
This smart slippery tale... [is] highly relevant to our times... [Recitatif] serves as a challenge to contemporary novels that prefer to take refuge in racial orthodoxy than unsettle it, as Morrison so brilliantly does here * Daily Mail *
A compelling exploration of race and relationships * i *
So thought-provoking you'll want everyone you know to read it * Daily Mail, *Summer Reads of 2022* *
Genius * Guardian *