Claire of the Sea Light ~ Edwidge Danticat

Claire of the Sea Light ~ Edwidge Danticat

Medium soft cover
Very good condition
239 pages

"Claire of the Sea Light" by Edwidge Danticat is a novel set in the small seaside town of Ville Rose, Haiti. The story revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a seven-year-old girl named Claire Limyè Lanmè Faustin on her birthday. The novel explores the intertwined lives of the town's residents, revealing their struggles, hopes, and dreams.

Claire's father, Nozias, is a fisherman who has been raising her alone since her mother died in childbirth. On the day of Claire's seventh birthday, Nozias contemplates giving her up for adoption to a local shopkeeper named Gaëlle, who has lost her own daughter. However, Claire goes missing before the decision is finalized, prompting a frantic search by the townspeople.

Through a series of interconnected stories, the novel delves into the lives of various characters, highlighting themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships. Danticat's lyrical storytelling brings the vibrant and often tumultuous world of Ville Rose to life, capturing the essence of the Haitian experience.

If you're interested in a deeply emotional and beautifully written narrative, this book is definitely worth a read.