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Krik? Krak!
Krik Krak
Author: Edwidge Danticat
When Haitians tell a story, they say "Krik?" and the eager listeners answer "Krak!" In Krik? Krak! In her second novel, Edwidge Danticat establishes herself as the latest heir to that narrative tradition with nine stories that encompass both the cruelties and the high ideals of Haitian life. They tell of women who continue loving behind prison w...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780679766575
ISBN-10: 067976657X
Publication Date: 4/2/1996
Pages: 240
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 35 ratings
Publisher: Vintage
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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Not as good as Breath, Eyes, Memory, but still enjoyable and interesting to learn some of the Haitian culture.
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Short Stories about growing up in Haiti and then moving to the United States. Very interesting cultural insights! Loved it!
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Edwidge Danticat is an extraordinary writer. This book was a series of short stories, but the people were all related in some way. It is my plan to have all of her books sitting on my shelf...they are definitely re-reads!


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