Engrossing!

I was long under the impression all Nobel laureates wrote in the Salman Rushdie language (I know he hasn’t been awarded one yet, perhaps because even they can’t figure out what he is trying to say) obscure to little brains like mine. But Toni Morrison turned my theory upside down. Song of Solomon is a wonderfully written novel, not only is it beautiful lyrical prose but also at times very funny. She portrays her characters vividly, but not so much that you cannot cultivate your own image, rendering them distinctly human. It seems like an extraordinary piece of work; despite using such simple language it is exceedingly rich.

The story is fast moving, but not one where you cannot keep pace with. It almost feels like reading Dan Brown or Steig Larsson where there is a compulsive desire to read that one extra page. So far it is irresistible and I cannot put it down.

Btw, I have a feeling I'm busted and my boss knows about my blog! How else should I explain me being busy?

Or perhaps it's shortlived and I will be back to Project B-52 in full force shortly.