just finished reading this after sitting on my bookshelf for 10+ years. one of my favorite reads this year although re: your criteria, it may be a little bit depressing but in a chill nothing matters type of way. Confusing at parts (which is kinda fun) and would consider rereading
by Toni Morrison
Her treatment of time is so beautiful and lyrical. She pulls U into the past and it’s like being swept away by a current or a riptide + I often didn’t notice it happening until I was well in it.
It’s a beautiful + harrowing read. I genuinely could not put it down (ended up finishing it in a day). Cried many times. Best thing I’ve read so far this year.
