The things they do? The choices they make? Their interactions? My goodness I was shocked. The characters are definitely the stars of this book. “Nobody was minding us, so we minded ourselves.” The concept of identity and autonomy is something that plays out a lot throughout the book and it plays a big role in most of the characters choices and decisions. Toni Morrison has you questioning your view on relationships, both romantic, familial and platonic, in such a subtle way, I almost missed it. Toni Morrison explores complex female friendships in such a beautiful haunting way. We follow Sula and Nel as they each find their footing and go through life in their own interpretations. Set in the years 1919- 1964, Sula riveting read. I found myself struggling with devouring this book and pacing myself to savor it. Sula was our February book for #ReadingToni and what a delight! I read this book in two sittings. The friendship between the two women becomes strained and the whole town grows wary as Sula continues in her wayward, vagabond and uncompromising ways. Including Nel, who now has a husband and three children. When she returns ten years later much has changed. Then Sula breaks free from their small-town community in the uplands of Ohio to roam the cities of America. They grow up together sharing their secrets, dreams and happiness. Sula and Nel are two young black girls: clever and poor. “Her daughter was more comfort and purpose than she had ever hoped to find in this life.”
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