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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
Very good. I thought it was a memoir, but it is fiction based on some real life experiences.
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was a book I read to prepare for my Master's Degree and I couldn't be happier than I did even if my original goal with this reading didn't work out. This was such a great picture of how Haitian women navigated through the horrors of being a woman, the complexity of womanhood and motherhood. It was a heartbreaking tale of an even more heartbreaking ending. It's very much fast paced which is where I put my only gripe with the book: because of its pacing, there are many characters that you wish to know more, especially Sophie's aunt.
A touching, crushing glimpse at the mother-daughter relationship and the matrilineal heritage every woman carries inside. Danticat is a remarkable writer.
Maybe it just wasn’t my type of book. Maybe it was too boring. Maybe I missed the point. I did love baby Bridgitt though
I've often seen book reviews that described the writing as "luminous," and disagreeing, wondered why. The writing in this book, though, deserves that adjective. The characters are memorable, the description brings Haiti to life, and "the writing is luminous."
Loved the beginning of this book. The descriptions of Haiti are evocative and gorgeous. Lost steam as it went along and devolved into more of an "issues" novel.
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
