A "soucoyant" is an evil spirit in Caribbean lore, a reminder of
past transgressions that refuse to diminish with age. In this
beautifully told novel that crosses borders, cultures, and
generations, a young man returns home to care for his aging mother,
who suffers from dementia. In his efforts to help her and by turn
make amends for their past estrangement from one another, he is
compelled to re-imagine his mother's stories for her before they
slip completely into darkness. In delicate, heartbreaking tones,
the names for everyday things fade while at the same time a
beautiful, haunted life, stained by grief, is slowly revealed.
General
Imprint: |
Arsenal Pulp Press
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Country of origin: |
Canada |
Release date: |
September 2007 |
First published: |
July 2007 |
Authors: |
David Chariandy
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Dimensions: |
201 x 140 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
200 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-55152-226-5 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
General & literary fiction >
Modern fiction
|
LSN: |
1-55152-226-8 |
Barcode: |
9781551522265 |
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