Breath, Eyes, Memory
by Edwidge Danticat
Breath, Eyes, Memory by Edwidge Danticat holds a well received rating of 3.86 out of 5, based on 22.1K reader ratings. First published in 1994. The book spans 234 pages.
About Breath, Eyes, Memory
At an astonishingly young age, Edwidge Danticat has become one of our most celebrated new novelists, a writer who evokes the wonder, terror, and heartache of her native Haiti--and the enduring strength of Haiti's women--with a vibrant imagery and narrative grace that bear witness to her people's suffering and courage. At the age of twelve, Sophie Caco is sent from her impoverished village of Croix-des-Rosets 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 a novel that bears witness to the traditions, suffering, and wisdom of an entire people.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Edwidge Danticat |
| Published | 1994 |
| Pages | 234 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.86 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 22,123 |
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What genre is Breath, Eyes, Memory?
Breath, Eyes, Memory is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Breath, Eyes, Memory worth reading?
Based on 22.1K reader ratings, Breath, Eyes, Memory has an average score of 3.86 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Breath, Eyes, Memory?
Breath, Eyes, Memory has 234 pages.
Who wrote Breath, Eyes, Memory?
Breath, Eyes, Memory was written by Edwidge Danticat. It was first published in 1994.
What is the ISBN for Breath, Eyes, Memory?
The ISBN-13 for Breath, Eyes, Memory is 9780375705040.0.
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