Two girls who grow up to become women. Two friends who become something worse than enemies. This brilliantly imagined novel brings us the story of Nel Wright and Sula Peace, who meet as children in the small town of Medallion, Ohio.

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Published Jun 8, 2004

208 pages

Average rating: 7.66

174 RATINGS

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sistahsonthesamepage
Mar 29, 2025
8/10 stars
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.
Farrah Lokey
Dec 15, 2025
8/10 stars
This story is a hearty soup... That's a good thing. I'm ready for a salad though.
AR74
Nov 06, 2025
9/10 stars
beautifully written
MCarter59
Oct 27, 2025
6/10 stars
Keeps your interest!
Sierra Upshaw
Feb 22, 2025
8/10 stars
Reading Sula feels like a rites of passage as a woman. This book has some heavy themes and wasn’t the easiest to read but I was left feeling changed for the better. Sula is meant to be studied. I’ll be musing on this work for awhile.

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