How to Escape from a Leper Colony by Tiphanie Yanique

How to Escape from a Leper Colony

Tiphanie Yanique

182 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction magical realism short stories dark medium-paced

Description

An enthralling debut collection from a singular Caribbean voiceFor a leper, many things are impossible, and many other things are easily done. Babalao Chuck said he could fly to the other side of the island and peek at the nuns bathing. And when ...

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