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192 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
First Person Fiction is dedicated to the immigrant experience in modern America. In "Behind the Mountains" Edwidge Danticat tells the story of Celiane and her family's struggles in Haiti and New York.It is election time in Haiti, and bombs are goi...
Community Reviews Summary of 63 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
adventurous 40%
informative 40%
inspiring 40%
reflective 40%
lighthearted 20%
relaxing 10%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Plot: 33% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | No: 30%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | No: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Gun violence, Violence, ColonisationMinor
Car accident, Slavery, Mass/school shootings
192 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
First Person Fiction is dedicated to the immigrant experience in modern America. In "Behind the Mountains" Edwidge Danticat tells the story of Celiane and her family's struggles in Haiti and New York.It is election time in Haiti, and bombs are goi...
Community Reviews Summary of 63 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
adventurous 40%
informative 40%
inspiring 40%
reflective 40%
lighthearted 20%
relaxing 10%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Plot: 33% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | No: 30%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | No: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Gun violence, Violence, ColonisationMinor
Car accident, Slavery, Mass/school shootings