Paradise by Toni Morrison

Paradise by Toni Morrison is a profound literary masterpiece exploring the complex dynamics of an all-Black town and the mysterious women who inhabit a nearby convent. Morrison's exquisite prose weaves themes of race, gender, and religious identity into a richly textured narrative that begins with the unforgettable line, "They shoot the white girl first." This critically acclaimed novel, published in 1997, completes Morrison's trilogy that began with Beloved and Jazz, cementing her legacy as one of America's most important literary voices.