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Stories of crime and corruption set in this Caribbean country by Edwidge Danticat, Roxane Gay, Dany Laferrière, and more.
These darkly suspenseful stories offer a deeper and more nuanced look at a nation that has been plagued by poverty, political upheaval, and natural disaster, yet endures even through the bleakest times. Filled with tough characters and twisting plots, they reveal the multitude of human stories that comprise the heart of Haiti.
Classic stories by Danielle Legros Georges, Jacques Roumain, Ida Faubert, Jacques-Stephen Alexis, Jan J. Dominique, Paulette Poujol Oriol, Lyonel Trouillot, Emmelie Prophète, Ben Fountain, Dany Laferrière, Georges Anglade, Edwidge Danticat, Michèle Voltaire Marcelin, Èzili Dantò, Marie-Hélène Laforest, Nick Stone, Marilène Phipps-Kettlewell, Myriam J.A. Chancey, and Roxane Gay.
“Skillfully uses a popular genre to help us better understand an often frustratingly complex and indecipherable society.” —The Miami Herald
“Presents an excellent array of writers, primarily Haitian, whose graphic descriptions portray a country ravaged by corruption, crime, and mystery. . . . A must read for everyone.” —The Caribbean Writer
These darkly suspenseful stories offer a deeper and more nuanced look at a nation that has been plagued by poverty, political upheaval, and natural disaster, yet endures even through the bleakest times. Filled with tough characters and twisting plots, they reveal the multitude of human stories that comprise the heart of Haiti.
Classic stories by Danielle Legros Georges, Jacques Roumain, Ida Faubert, Jacques-Stephen Alexis, Jan J. Dominique, Paulette Poujol Oriol, Lyonel Trouillot, Emmelie Prophète, Ben Fountain, Dany Laferrière, Georges Anglade, Edwidge Danticat, Michèle Voltaire Marcelin, Èzili Dantò, Marie-Hélène Laforest, Nick Stone, Marilène Phipps-Kettlewell, Myriam J.A. Chancey, and Roxane Gay.
“Skillfully uses a popular genre to help us better understand an often frustratingly complex and indecipherable society.” —The Miami Herald
“Presents an excellent array of writers, primarily Haitian, whose graphic descriptions portray a country ravaged by corruption, crime, and mystery. . . . A must read for everyone.” —The Caribbean Writer
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“These stories are just as gripping, if not more so, than Haiti Noir. Both are very good reads.
-Life holds only bad surprises, and the last one will be death- Corazón
These stories are just as engaging, surprising and addictive as those captured in Haiti Noir. The prowess with which each author is able to weave a story, from beginning to end or ending to beginning is just exemplary.
There are stories that stretch and challenge the imagination, that are gripping in their ability to conjure the unknown and the realm of beyond, character depiction that is full and engaging; tales from authors using their intimate connection and complex relationship with a homeland both glorious and burdened.
There is a definite alignment with the experiences and expressions of the younger writers of Haiti, at home and in the diaspora, and the authors that came before. There is that recognition of a magnificent history and people, the vibrancy and power of their rituals and beliefs and when rendered in words, a certain effect ripples outward, capturing and holding the attention of readers.
There is that dark edge that accompanies stories based in Noir, but I was able to find humour, family, love, and spirit; making each story all the more interesting and entertaining.
-Blood is blood. Blood comes back to blood, always, like rivers to their beds- Romulus”
About Edwidge Danticat
Edwidge Danticat was born in Haiti and moved to the United States when she was twelve. She is the editor of Haiti Noir and author of several books, including Claire of the Sea Light,, Breath, Eyes, Memory, an Oprah Book Club selection; Krik? Krak!, a National Book Award finalist; The Farming of Bones, an American Book Award winner; and the novel-in-stories The Dew Breaker. She lives in Miami, Florida.
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