{"product_id":"breath-eyes-memory-50th-anniversary-edition-9780349145259","title":"Breath, Eyes, Memory (50th Anniversary Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eSophie 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. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 256 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 09 February 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Little, Brown Book Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e 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\u003cbr\u003eEdwidge 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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. 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