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jillybar's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
buud_w0rm's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Some of the short stories were very thought provoking and I even liked how some of them seemed to link with others. However some of them also felt a Bit slow. I think a reread is needed, there’s a lot to analyze.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, War, and Child death
Moderate: Gun violence, Suicide, and Rape
Minor: Miscarriage and Animal death
gypsynyx91's review
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
plaidpladd's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Like all short story collections, some are better than others, but overall I think this collection feels cohesive and powerful as a whole.
gozuchoppi's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
raquelmozart_123's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
franka17's review against another edition
4.0
Edwidge Danticat's "Krik? Krak!" is a beautiful collection of stories that gives the readers a remarkable insight into Haitian culture. While "The Kingdom of this World" felt historic and almost too fantastic at points, "Krik? Krak!" felt incredibly real and relevant, while still maintaining some of the fantastic, poetic, and symbolic aspects that were so prevalent in our last book about Haiti. What was most remarkable about this book, though, was the extent to which it was thoroughly relatable. The characters (even though most didn't even have names) felt vivid and real, and their pain, suffering, happiness, and other emotions felt completely palpable. The emotion of this novel is made it by far the most relatable work of this semester and elevated it to another level past some of the other works that we read in that it became less of a regional/cultural piece and more of a universally relatable work.
tamgperkins's review against another edition
Made a forever fan of Edwidge. Absolute beautiful writing.
africanbookaddict's review against another edition
4.0
!!! blog review: http://africanbookaddict.com/2015/08/22/krik-krak-by-edwidge-danticat/
I really liked this! It was the perfect summer read, especially since most of the short stories in this collection take place in Haiti - the island with the indigo blue skies and the sandy beaches. It is very evident that Danticat wrote this from her heart and I felt her love for her island in every story. My fave stories were: Children of the Sea (tender tale of two lovers separated by political violence and the sea) ; Between the Pool and the Gardenias (crazy story! I was shocked while reading this! Loved it) ; The Missing Peace (I always love a story with a precocious, brave girl in it) ; Caroline's Wedding (This was interesting...I adored the sisterhood between Caroline and Gracina. The mother in the story irked me- she was such a debbie-downer, but I understand why) ; Epilogue: Women Like Us (Great ending. I'm guessing this is a true 'story' on the struggle Danticat went through with convincing her family that she wanted to become a writer instead of the stereotypical role of a great housewife or cook which women in her family prided themselves with).
I like that I learned a bit about Haiti and the hardships it has faced and how it has affected its citizens. I'm definitely going to google some stuff from the book to learn more - like the coup d'etat it faced, Papa Doc Duvalier (ex-president Francois Duvalier) etc. I hope to read more Danticat in the future!
[MORE ON THE BOOK BLOG SOON].
I really liked this! It was the perfect summer read, especially since most of the short stories in this collection take place in Haiti - the island with the indigo blue skies and the sandy beaches. It is very evident that Danticat wrote this from her heart and I felt her love for her island in every story. My fave stories were: Children of the Sea (tender tale of two lovers separated by political violence and the sea) ; Between the Pool and the Gardenias (crazy story! I was shocked while reading this! Loved it) ; The Missing Peace (I always love a story with a precocious, brave girl in it) ; Caroline's Wedding (This was interesting...I adored the sisterhood between Caroline and Gracina. The mother in the story irked me- she was such a debbie-downer, but I understand why) ; Epilogue: Women Like Us (Great ending. I'm guessing this is a true 'story' on the struggle Danticat went through with convincing her family that she wanted to become a writer instead of the stereotypical role of a great housewife or cook which women in her family prided themselves with).
I like that I learned a bit about Haiti and the hardships it has faced and how it has affected its citizens. I'm definitely going to google some stuff from the book to learn more - like the coup d'etat it faced, Papa Doc Duvalier (ex-president Francois Duvalier) etc. I hope to read more Danticat in the future!
[MORE ON THE BOOK BLOG SOON].