A Mercy (1998) by Toni Morrison
A Mercy is a profound exploration of the complexities of motherhood, race, and the legacy of slavery in America, told through the lives of several interconnected characters.
Rating: 3.7
Genres Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
Original language: en
Stars
Florens
Rebekka
Lina
Morrison
Sorrow
Creators
Toni Morrison (author)
Jordi Fibla Feito (author)
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