Description
This powerful debut novel explores the enduring legacy of trauma and the search for identity through the eyes of Sophie Caco, a young Haitian woman. Sophie's journey from the impoverished villages of Haiti to the vibrant, yet challenging, Haitian community in New York is marked by a childhood steeped in violence and abandonment. As she navigates her new life, Sophie grapples with the unspoken histories and cultural expectations that shape her understanding of love, memory, and belonging. Danticat's lyrical prose masterfully weaves together the pain of the past with the hope for a future, creating an unforgettable portrait of resilience.
Available Editions
paperback
Vintage
Published Jan 1, 1998
258 pages
ISBN: 9780375705045
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Details
First Published
1994
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Breath, Eyes, Memory by Edwidge Danticat.