Description
From the porch of his grandmother’s house in Petit-Goâve, Haiti, a young boy observes a town alive with heat, rain, and the restless rhythms of everyday life. As summer intensifies, the story widens to follow three foreign expatriates whose lives become entangled in political intrigue, shadowy arm deals, and complicated personal relationships. Blending intimate childhood perspective with a wider, unsettling portrait of power and desire, the novel explores how history and ambition seep into ordinary days. With Laferrière’s lyrical, observant style and sharp sense of atmosphere, this is a story of longing and moral ambiguity—where the aroma of coffee carries both comfort and foreboding.
Available Editions
paperback
Coach House Press
Published Jan 1, 1993
171 pages
ISBN: 0889104395
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Details
First Published
1993
Language
fra
Translation
From: fra
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