Why people recommend it
Toni Morrison's novel Tar Baby received thoughtful reflection and recommendation across multiple episodes of The Book Review in July 2024. Host Lauren Christensen shared during the episode featuring Jia Tolentino on Life With the Internet that she had just finished reading Tar Baby, offering an enthusiastic endorsement of the novel. Christensen returned to the title in a later episode with Stephen Fry on Reimagining the Greek Myths, grouping Tar Baby alongside Sula to emphasize the profound depth and breadth of Morrison's literary output. Additionally, during the special episode dedicated to Toni Morrison's Legacy, guest Wesley Morris shared a personal memory of checking out a copy of Tar Baby from his high school library, noting that he still possessed that very same edition. This combination of personal anecdote, critical appreciation, and thematic acknowledgment highlighted the lasting resonance of Morrison's work. The podcast underscored how Tar Baby continues to captivate new generations of readers and inspire writers, cementing its status as a vital pillar of American literature.
Who recommended it
- Lauren Christensen Recommended
- Wesley Morris Discussed
Lauren Christensen — 2 mentions
“I just finished Tar baby”
“and Tar baby and Sula and and so much of her work”
Wesley Morris — 1 mention
“and then a couple years later I checked out a copy of tar baby this this very Edition um from my my high school library”