It would be ten years before they saw each other again, and their meeting would be thick with birds.
In Toni Morrison's novel "Sula," the story of two friends unfolds over a decade marked by separation and change. Their lives diverge significantly during this period, leading to profound personal growth and introspection. When they finally reunite after ten years, the meeting is not just a reconnection of friendship but is also symbolic, representing the passage of time and the evolution of their lives.
The phrase about their meeting being "thick...