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A review by whothehelliskaitlin
Breath, Eyes, Memory by Edwidge Danticat
5.0
This book is definitely a heavy read but it was also a beautiful one. While the prose and writing style may seem straightforward to most reviewers, I felt that it perfectly suited the story and that just because it was straightforward does not mean the story or style had no magic. I loved Danticat's emphasis on color and food and how she used these components in the story and I loved the folk stories that were intertwined with the plot. I think that Danticat's prose made it easier to immediately immerse yourself in the story.
I will say, however, that the dialogue does fall short in numerous parts - it seems like the characters talk in chopped, short sentences and are very straightforward. However, this did not take away from the novel for me at all. I loved the complexity and duality of all of the characters and I loved following along with the lives of the Caco women, however traumatic their lives may be. I think this is a story that will stick with me and for that, it is five stars.
I will say, however, that the dialogue does fall short in numerous parts - it seems like the characters talk in chopped, short sentences and are very straightforward. However, this did not take away from the novel for me at all. I loved the complexity and duality of all of the characters and I loved following along with the lives of the Caco women, however traumatic their lives may be. I think this is a story that will stick with me and for that, it is five stars.