A review by lalanier
Who Slashed Celanire's Throat?: A Fantastical Tale by Maryse Condé

4.0

I don't read much magic realism, but this book has more going for it than that. It's a tale woven with past secrets and suspicious presents centering around Celanire and all who come in contact with her. It exposes the reader to histories of cultures one isn't likely to come across in a world history class, and leaves very few topics unaddressed no matter how "taboo" in their time or ours.

Through all the literal muck and "wickedness," Condé can still make the reader laugh or smile. At least I did, but maybe that had something to do with translation. It was a great introduction. I only regret it's a work later in her bibliography, but I know I'll be reading more.