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nnia's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Hate crime, Homophobia, Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, and Pregnancy
Minor: Colonisation
thewordsdevourer's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
ayiti is a nimble, compact yet impactful collection that's able to say a lot w/ so few words. it's a work that makes me realize once again how rewarding reading can be.
some of the stories are merely 2 pgs long, yet the msg and setting bounce off the pg, then end w/ a banger. others - like my favs "sweet on the tongue" and "in the manner of water or light" - are longer, fully fleshed out, and emotionally stirring.
reading this conjures familiar landscapes and forgotten little details, while also offering a revelatory look into haiti and its ppl, adding another voice to this oft-silenced and -sensationalized group.
some of the stories are merely 2 pgs long, yet the msg and setting bounce off the pg, then end w/ a banger. others - like my favs "sweet on the tongue" and "in the manner of water or light" - are longer, fully fleshed out, and emotionally stirring.
reading this conjures familiar landscapes and forgotten little details, while also offering a revelatory look into haiti and its ppl, adding another voice to this oft-silenced and -sensationalized group.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Homophobia, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Bullying, Infidelity, Stalking, and Death of parent
colinede's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Pregnancy
smallredboy's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I really enjoyed this book! Especially the longer stories, "In the Manner of Water or Light", "Of Ghosts and Shadows" and "A Cool, Dry Place", but the shorter ones were also amazing; my favorite of those was "Gracias, Nicaragua y Lo Sentimos".
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, Sexual content, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Mental illness, Racism, Rape, Vomit, Stalking, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and War