Claire Of The Sea Light by Edwidge Danticat
In the evocative novel set in a small seaside town in Haiti, the story revolves around a young girl named Claire, who disappears on her seventh birthday just as her father makes the heart-wrenching decision to give her a better life by entrusting her to a local shopkeeper. The narrative weaves through the perspectives of various townspeople, each connected to Claire and her father in intricate ways, revealing secrets, desires, and the intertwined fates within the community. The novel beautifully captures the complex tapestry of human relationships and the haunting pull of one's origins.
The 9036th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2013
- Nationality
- Unknown
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 224
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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