More: A Novel - Couverture souple

Clarke, Austin

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0061772410 ISBN 13 : 9780061772412

Editeur : Amistad, 2010

Synopsis

Book by Clarke Austin

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

“A beautifully written exploration of cultural conflicts and one woman’s struggle to find a place for herself emotionally.” (Booklist)

“Clarke stays true to his politically charged style . . . An introspective examination of the cultural racism and the life of minorities, [a] detailed . . . narrative.” (Publishers Weekly)

“[Clarke] can be expected to bring the reader into the mind of the protagonist, and he doesn’t disappoint with his new novel. . . . This affecting novel will shatter American misconceptions about Canadian race relations. A good option for serious readers.” (Library Journal)

“A forceful book . . . at the height of his literary power, Clarke boldly challenges” (Globe and Mail (Toronto))

“More may stand as one of the crowning achievements of Clarke’s career” (Quill & Quire)

“[Clarke is] a magnificent story teller.” (NY Caribbean News)

Quatrième de couverture :

At the news of her son BJ’s involvement in gang crime, IdoraMorrison, a maid at the local university, collapses in her basementapartment. For four days and nights she retreats into a vortex ofmemory, pain, and disappointment that becomes a riveting exposé of her life as a Caribbean immigrant living abroad. Abandoned by her deadbeat husband, Bertram, and left alone to raise her son, Idora has done her best to survive against immense odds. But now that BJ has disappeared into a life of crime, she recoils from his loss and is unable to get out of bed, burdened by feelings of invisibility. Slowly, however, Idora summons the strength to investigate her son’s troubles—and her own weaknesses—as she finds her way back into the light with a couragethat is both remarkable and unforgettable.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Amistad
• Date d'édition: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0061772410
• ISBN 13: 9780061772412
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 300