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Haiti Noir (2010)

by Edwidge Danticat(Favorite Author)

3.75 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

1936070650 (ISBN13: 9781936070657)

languge

English

genre

Fiction

publisher

Akashic Books

review 1: I don't often read noir, and this was an interesting foray into the genre. It's a book of short stories written by (primarily) Haitians, set (primarily) in Haiti. I'm sure there was a lot more going on in these stories that I didn't pick up on, as they made significant use of local language and customs. It's mostly stories by POC authors, and has all sorts of things from jealous parents to manipulated humanitarians to drug violence. But all of it has a lot of pain and suffering, much of it pointless; I get the impression this was meant to reflect some of the pointlessness felt by grinding local problems.
review 2: This collection of short stories was not something I would normally have chosen to read, but it surprised me with the diversity and hidden depths of ... morethe tales. The earthquake of 2010 looms large over the collection and while not all of the stories deal with it directly (only three in the anthology do), its effect on the country cannot be underestimated. These grimy, dark tales describe people who have carved out niches for themselves in a country that is often seen only for its corruption, poverty and social problems. What they also show is the strength and tenacity of their characters to overcome the difficult circumstances around them, and the love, pride and appreciation for the unique history and beauty of their country. Although not all of them manage to survive... less

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