Jazz is the story of a couple living in Harlem during the Jazz Age, and by the "Jazz Age" I don't mean F. Scott Fitzgerald's Jazz Age--it is anything but that. Joe and Violet's relationship is virtually falling apart, due to some adultery and murder, which makes for a juicy start to the story. Morrison then takes us on a journey back a few generations, where we see that Joe and Violet's stormy relationship is the cause of generations worth of disfunction. It's a fascinating study of "the sins of the fathers" affecting their generations of posterity. What makes the novel so memorable is its style and narrative: the voice of jazz. The narrative is musical, sporadic, and improvisational, capturing the feel of the roots of Jazz that began in the heart of Harlem. Even though the narrative jumps back and forth through the years, it's still an easy book to follow, and overall a great book.
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