Description
In Fort-de-France, Martinique, a vibrant circle gathers beneath a tamarind tree to hear the legendary bard Solibo Magnificent spin stories that feel as alive as the street itself. When Solibo suddenly dies mid-performance, the night’s laughter curdles into confusion as a doctor is sought—and a chief sergeant arrives with suspicion, turning the gathering into an unexpected murder inquiry. Blending madcap suspense with political satire and a tender elegy for oral tradition, the novel explores how communities remember, perform, and defend their culture under pressure. With Patrick Chamoiseau’s exuberantly lyrical, poet-novelist voice, the book transforms storytelling into both a celebration and a battleground—wildly imaginative, deeply human, and impossible to forget.
Available Editions
paperback
Anchor Books
Published Jan 1, 1999
190 pages
ISBN: 9780679751762
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Details
First Published
1988
Language
eng
Translation
From: fra
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Solibo Magnificent by Patrick Chamoiseau.