Love, Anger, Madness: A Haitian Trilogy
Love, Anger, Madness: A Haitian Trilogy
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2009
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Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2009416
Short Story • Fiction
Haiti • 1960s
2009
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Love, Anger, Madness: A Haitian Trilogy by Marie Vieux-Chauvet delves into the lives of individuals in Haiti experiencing political and social turmoil. Through the narratives "Love," "Anger," and "Madness," the trilogy portrays struggles with power, oppression, and personal conflict within the wider backdrop of societal instability.
Mysterious
Dark
Challenging
Emotional
Melancholic
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Love, Anger, Madness: A Haitian Trilogy by Marie Vieux-Chauvet is lauded for its profound exploration of political and personal turmoil in Haiti, with rich character development and evocative prose. Some critics note its intense, dark themes might be challenging for some readers. Overall, it's praised as a powerful and essential piece of Caribbean literature.
Who Should Read Love, Anger, Madness: A Haitian Trilogy?
Readers who appreciate Love, Anger, Madness: A Haitian Trilogy by Marie Vieux-Chauvet often enjoy exploring themes of political oppression, personal turmoil, and resilience. They may also be drawn to works like Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart and Gabriel García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude, which similarly delve into complex societal and emotional landscapes.
732 ratings
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Short Story • Fiction
Haiti • 1960s
2009
Adult
18+ years
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