Sula (1973)

Morrison's second novel continued her habit of highlighting the lives of individuals who are frequently overlooked or rejected by mainstream society, notably the two black women from the low-income Ohio neighborhood The Bottom who form the core connection at the heart of Sula. This fascinating and emotional tale follows the lives of two black heroines from their close-knit infancy in a tiny Ohio town to their eventual confrontation and reconciliation.

Nel Wright has decided to remain in her hometown, marry, establish a family, and become a cornerstone of the black community. Sula Peace has rejected the life Nel has chosen for herself, enrolling in college and immersing herself in city life. She returns to her roots as a rebel and a ruthless seductress. Both ladies will have to face the repercussions of their decisions at some point. Together, they provide a vivid vision of what it means and costs to be a black woman in America.

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