Claire of the Sea Light
Books | Fiction / Literary
3.6
Edwidge Danticat
From the national bestselling author of Brother, I’m Dying and The Dew Breaker: a “fiercely beautiful” novel (Los Angeles Times) that brings us deep into the intertwined lives of a small seaside town where a little girl, the daughter of a fisherman, has gone missing. Just as her father makes the wrenching decision to send her away for a chance at a better life, Claire Limyè Lanmè—Claire of the Sea Light—suddenly disappears. As the people of the Haitian seaside community of Ville Rose search for her, painful secrets, haunting memories, and startling truths are unearthed. In this stunning novel about intertwined lives, Edwidge Danticat crafts a tightly woven, breathtaking tapestry that explores the mysterious bonds we share—with the natural world and with one another.
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Author
Edwidge Danticat
Pages
256
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Published Date
2013-08-27
ISBN
0385349688 9780385349680
Ratings
Google: 5
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"It took a minute while reading to realize that each chapter is about a different person, and then all of the characters in this small Haitian town are woven together. I would categorize this as more of an intellectual read (vs a beach read). I cared about the characters and felt like they were developed well. The lifestyle is a bit heartbreaking yet I found the book interesting. "
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Geriann Friday