What is the author's style in Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison?

The language of Song of Solomon is straightforward, and the dialogue is written in the dialects of the characters. This allows the reader to relate to the characters in the story since the story is written in a conversational tone. This also underscores the emphasis on the oral tradition of African-American culture and history. The story could be interpreted as the narrator telling it to the reader just as Milkman learns his family history through oral traditions.