“How come everybody run off from Sweet Home can't stop talking about it? Look like if it was so sweet you would have stayed." "Girl who you talking to?" Paul D laughed. "True, true. She's right, Sethe. It wasn't sweet and it sure wasn't home." He shook his head. "But it's where we were," said Sethe. "All together. Comes back whether we want it to or not.”
This novel delves into the profound and haunting aftermath of slavery in the United States, focusing on the life of a woman named Sethe who has escaped from a plantation but is haunted by her past. The narrative intertwines the lives of former slaves and their descendants, examining the lasting impact of historical trauma on individuals and communities. more
Toni Morrison is an American novelist known for her profound portrayal of the history and culture of African Americans. Her works often explore issues of race, gender, and identity, with her most famous novels being 'The Bluest Eye' and 'Sula'. more
“There are some things one remembers even though they may never have happened.”
“pWhen your parents pass away, you have no home at all - only your children do.”
“When your parents pass away, you have no home at all - only your children do.”
“Home is the hanky-panky of memory - honeyed, quilted - a fabulous once-upon-a-time lull.”