This is the first Toni Morrison novel I've read, and I understand why she is a renown and celebrated writer. She does a wonderful job in reading her words in this audiobook, as well. The story itself is cutting and brutal; there is so much sadness. It's a succinct story which at times was hard to follow on audio given the changing perspectives and not realizing the switch to another character. I felt so much for the main character, Bride, and I liked the ending she was given.