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Tar Baby by Toni Morrison explores the complicated romance between Jadine Childs, a model, and Son, a fugitive, as they navigate the challenges of identity, love, and societal expectations across varying settings such as the Caribbean, the American South, and New York City. The narrative delves into themes of romantic obligation and betrayal as well as the intersection of social class and race, offering a rich, character-driven story. The book contains scenes of domestic violence and assault, child abuse, and instances of racism and the use of slurs.