Sula: A Novel (Vintage International)

Reading Sula as a collective felt like holding sacred text. Morrison’s exploration of Black womanhood, friendship, grief, and rebellion led us into deep discussion about what it means to be “good” versus “free.” The writing is sharp and poetic, and every reread reveals something new. For many of us, Sula didn’t just challenge us — it affirmed us.

What a compact, profound novel, whose protagonist, Sula, is not even identified until about halfway through the book. Sula is beautifully written as both a representation of The Bottom and its inhabitants' scapegoat for all that they desire to rise above. I am forever in awe of Morrison's prose, her descriptions of a scene that pull the reader in, and her powerful critiques of race, power, whiteness, and gender, which are never forced, but intricately woven throughout the story.

This book holds a special place in my heart forever.

This story is a hearty soup... That's a good thing. I'm ready for a salad though.

beautifully written