In Toni Morrison's Tar Baby, the central character, Jadine, is constantly being judged by her race, and because of her cultural background, the judgment does not only come from the Caucasian people she meets, but also all the many African Americans in her life. ... Toni Morrison weaves such a strong theme into an entertaining and enjoyable book incredibly successfully. ... Morrison has a strong voice and style that make the writing come alive, as well as bringing the theme across to the reader with a stronger tone. ...

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