Sula (Oprah's Book Club)
 

Sula (Oprah's Book Club)

by Toni Morrison

In Sula, Toni Morrison, winner of the 1993 Nobel Prize for literature, tells the story of two women--friends since childhood, separated in young adulthood, and reunited as grown women. Nel Wright grows up to become a wife and mother, happy to remain in her hometown of Medallion, Ohio. Sula Peace leaves Medallion to experience college, men, and life in the big city, an exceptional choice... (read more)

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Anne S
  • Rated 5 stars

OK, I'm hooked on Toni Morrison's stories. The story of Sula and Nel is a compelling contrast of choices they and others make as they live their lives in The Bottoms.

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  • Rated 3.82504 stars
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  • Rated 4 stars
 

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  • LBrickhouse

    lbrickhouse said:

    The first time I read this book I truly wasn't ready. I've ready it at least twice since then and I still find something new every time. Toni Morrison is one of my all time favorites.

    posted 2 weeks ago
  • Jezrauf

    jezrauf said:

    I read it and now I'm wondering if I missed any symbolism and metaphors in this Novel
    Help me out guys

    posted 3 weeks ago ( | view 1 reply )
  • dorothy p

    dorothy p said:

    I believe that SULA is my favorite by Toni Morrison. The language is painted in elegant, intricate stokesThe scenes are vivid and at times disturbing.Her writing depicts so much synergy and intelligence.

    posted Sunday, September 7 2008 ( | view 1 reply )
  • imogene

    imogene said:

    July read Black Womanist Feminist Literature...

    posted Tuesday, July 1 2008
  • Anne  H

    anne h said:

    I love this book. the language is gorgeous, the story compelling and the characters are vivid. i especially liked the way toni morrison played with the act of naming, and the names of her characters.

    posted Tuesday, June 3 2008
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