Breath, Eyes, Memory (50th Anniversary Edition)

Sophie Caco is sent from her impoverished Haitian village to New York to be reunited with her mother. She discovers secrets and a legacy of shame that can only be healed when she returns to Haiti. This is a passionate journey through a landscape charged with the supernatural and scarred by political violence.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 09 February 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

At the age of twelve,Sophie Caco is sent from her impoverished Haitian village to New York to be reunited with a mother she barely remembers. There she discovers secrets that no child should ever know,and a legacy of shame that can be healed only when she returns to Haiti - to the women who first reared her. What ensues is a passionate journey through a landscape charged with the supernatural and scarred by political violence. In her stunning literary debut,Danticat evokes the wonder,terror,and heartache of her native Haiti - and the enduring strength of Haiti s women - with vibrant imagery and narrative grace that bear witness to her people s suffering and courage. AN OPRAH BOOK CLUB SELECTION A vision of female solidarity which transcends place and time Sunday Times Exquisite and unforgettable Washington Post Extraordinarily successful New York Times Book Review A first novel of precious humanity Independent At the age of twelve,Sophie Caco is sent from her impoverished Haitian village to New York to be reunited with a mother she barely remembers. There she discovers secrets that no child should ever know,and a legacy of shame that can be healed only when she returns to Haiti - to the women who first reared her. What ensues is a passionate journey through a landscape charged with the supernatural and scarred by political violence. In her stunning literary debut,Danticat evokes the wonder,terror,and heartache of her native Haiti - and the enduring strength of Haiti s women - with vibrant imagery and narrative grace that bear witness to her people s suffering and courage. AN OPRAH BOOK CLUB SELECTION A vision of female solidarity which transcends place and time Sunday Times Exquisite and unforgettable Washington Post Extraordinarily successful New York Times Book Review A first novel of precious humanity Independent
Edwidge Danticat's groundbreaking debut, with a new introduction by Booker Prize winner Bernardine Evaristo, tells the story of Sophie Caco, a twelve-year-old girl sent from her impoverished Haitian village to New York to be reunited with a mother she barely remembers. Upon arriving in New York, Sophie discovers shocking secrets that no child should ever know, and a legacy of shame that can only be healed when she returns to Haiti, to the women who first raised her.

What follows is a passionate journey through a landscape charged with the supernatural and scarred by political violence. Danticat vividly portrays the wonder, terror, and heartache of her native Haiti, as well as the enduring strength of Haiti's women. Through her vivid imagery and narrative grace, Danticat bears witness to her people's suffering and courage.

"Killing the Dragon" is a powerful exploration of female solidarity that transcends place and time. It is a vision of women coming together to support and uplift one another, despite the hardships they face. The novel is exquisitely written and unforgettable, leaving a lasting impression on readers.

The Sunday Times praised "Killing the Dragon" as "exquisite and unforgettable," while the Washington Post described it as "extraordinarily successful." The New York Times Book Review praised the novel as "a first novel of precious humanity," and the Independent called it "a passionate journey through a landscape charged with the supernatural and scarred by political violence."

In conclusion, "Killing the Dragon" is a must-read for anyone who loves literature and wants to experience the wonder, terror, and heartache of a beautiful but troubled country. Edwidge Danticat's debut novel is a testament to the enduring strength of Haiti's women and their ability to overcome adversity.

Weight: 206g
Dimension: 198 x 127 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780349145259