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Sula

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1973

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Toni Morrison

Sula

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1973
Book Details
Pages

174

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Medallion, Ohio • Early 20th century

Publication Year

1973

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

1050L

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Super Short Summary

Sula by Toni Morrison follows the lives of childhood friends Nel Wright and Sula Peace, who grow up in the Black community of Medallion, Ohio. Their paths diverge when Sula leaves town and returns years later, causing a rift by beginning a relationship with Nel’s husband. The novel traces their complex friendship, familial histories, and individual decisions that lead to tragic outcomes and eventual reconciliation.

Mysterious

Emotional

Dark

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.3

111,126 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Toni Morrison's Sula is widely acclaimed for its lyrical prose and deep exploration of friendship, identity, and community in a Black neighborhood. Critics praise Morrison's rich character development and evocative storytelling. However, some find the novel's nonlinear narrative challenging. Overall, it is a profound, poignant work that leaves a lasting impression.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Sula?

A reader who would enjoy Sula by Toni Morrison is likely drawn to intricate explorations of African American experiences, complex female friendships, and the impacts of race and community. Fans of Alice Walker’s The Color Purple and Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God will appreciate Morrison's profound storytelling and rich character development.

4.3

111,126 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

174

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Medallion, Ohio • Early 20th century

Publication Year

1973

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

1050L

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