Akashic Noir: Haiti Noir 2 : The Classics (Hardcover)

from ozzer

This excellent collection of stories is edited by one of the better known Haitian writers today-Edwidge Danticat. With the exception of her and Ben Fountain, the authors of these stories will not be well known to American readers. However, all are clearly skilled writers who left me with a desire...

from dianasilva

I loved "Breath, Eyes, Memory " by Edwidge Danticat so anything with her name on it, I think, will be a hit. This is a great collection of stories set in Haiti. I love that the stories all take place in different parts of Haiti so readers are able to learn about the geography, history and culture...

from Esta1923

Haiti Noir 2, the Classics, is an impressive addition to Akashic Books noir series. Editor Edwidge Dandicat's introduction and her brief notes about its authors are valuable. Within this 255 page book one finds a mix of stories and novel excerpts from nineteen authors, fourteen of whom are still ...

from berthirsch

HAITI NOIR 2 Like a good tasting menu that promises larger portions with the entrée menu I have totally enjoyed this short volume. It kicks off with a fabulous piece form 1930 by Jacques Roumain about a failed writer who contemplates giving up his dream to become a civil servant who would please ...

from Tucker.Christine

The first Akashic Noir series book for each location is original stories, if the first sells well enough we get a second book of classic - i.e. previously published - stories. In Haiti Noir 2 Edwidge Danticat gives us a fine collection of classics from and of Haiti. Haiti has a dark history and m...