'I’m pretty sure this is the first time where not a single story has been boring or weird or meh.'
is a strong collection of stories filled with complex characters, all dealing with major issues, trying to navigate life with Haiti being sometimes at the center of the narrative. I am such a fan of Danticat's writing, and I found myself immersed in this collection and the lives of the people represented on the pages.
With eight stories in the collection, it is hard to zone in on one that truly floored me because every single one of these stories I rated either 4 or 5. Danticat knows Haiti and I know when I pick up her book, I will be longing for a place I have never visited. The stories explore immigration, family life, relationships, poverty, courage, and shame. These stories are explored in a such a real way and vulnerable way.
I particularly liked"Dosas,""The Port-Au-Prince Marriage Special,""The Gift," and"Seven Stories." These stories really moved me because of the topics explored and how complex the characters were. From the young privilege Haitian who wants to move to Haiti and help change the country to the mistress trying to rekindle her affair with her lover who lost his child and wife to the earthquake...Truly an amazing collection of stories that will stick with you.
I found Danticat’s writing to be forthright and striking. In the story"Without Inspiration," a man falls to his death and reflects on how he got there during the fall, including fleeing Haiti and being rescued by his future love when he washes up on a beach. In the story"Sunrise, Sunset," a daughter struggles with postpartum depression as her mom battles dementia. It all comes to a head the day of the grandson’s baptism.
Danticat’s storytelling is superb. I was interested in every story, and found a reason to care about what happened to every character. She’s an extremely talented writer. I can’t recommend this collection enough! Absolutely loved it and can’t wait to read more of her work." —@jennareadsbooks
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