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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
I first encountered some of these stories in college, and when I heard that Danticat was coming to town later this fall, I decided to pick up the book and refresh my memory. I got so much more out of it this time. The short stories in Krik? Krak! weave together in unexpected ways, making the book as a whole stronger, and reinforcing the idea of one large Haitian community. I think it would make a good introductory text to someone interested in Caribbean literature, though it helps to know some of the history of the islands, as well. Overall, I enjoyed the book, and look forward to reading more.
Tender and difficult. It is the same story told over and over, and what a reflection it is on life and violence in a time and place. Vivid imagery and immersed culture.
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
I really enjoyed these short stories. Loved the writing style.
This collection of hauntingly beautiful stories tells the trails and triumphs of Haitian women and men on the Island and in America. Danticat is a beautiful writer, and reveals these gruesome stories in such romantic language that you forget that the action of the story is really horrible. While each story is different Danticat reveals a slight familial connection between all of the stories characters. This is a quick good read, particularly for anyone interested in Haitian culture or history.
A beautifully written collection of stories. Dandicat writes with a shrew and pointed voice that tells truth in its words and in its silences - highly reccomend
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
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:
Complicated
The book is comprised of several short stories focused on Haitian culture, immigration, conflict in Haiti, and more. Some of these stories were great (Children of the Sea was an excellent opener), but others were more forgettable.
The overarching topics are still communicated and felt in all of the stories, though.
The overarching topics are still communicated and felt in all of the stories, though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Police brutality, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Death of parent
Minor: Excrement, Cannibalism
a few of these stories were powerful and memorable. others not so much. But I found the book motivated me to learn more about Haiti's history and I am curious to read some more of Danica T's work.