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.
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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.
Imprint | Arsenal Pulp Press |
Country of origin | Canada |
Release date | September 2007 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | July 2007 |
Authors | David Chariandy |
Dimensions | 201 x 140 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 200 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-55152-226-5 |
Barcode | 9781551522265 |
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LSN | 1-55152-226-8 |