Shani Mootoo
Cereus Blooms at Night : a Novel
- ISBN 13:
- 9780380731992
- author:
- Shani Mootoo
- format:
- Trade Paperback
- publisher:
- HarperCollins
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 272
- Genre:
- Romance / Historical / 20th Century Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Cereus Blooms at Night A Novel by Shani Mootoo is set in a fictional Caribbean island town where secrets and lies have long been woven into the fabric of life. At its heart is an alleged crime, one that has left a trail of mystery and suspicion in its wake. The story centers around Mala Ramchandin, a reclusive old woman who arrives at the Paradise Alms House after being deemed unfit to stand trial. Here, she finds herself in the care of Tyler, a male nurse with a kind heart, who becomes her unlikely confidante and storyteller. As Mala's extraordinary life unfolds, Shani Mootoo masterfully weaves together diverse storytelling traditions to explore themes of identity, gender, and violence. Through luminous prose, she celebrates our capacity to love and the complexities that make us human. This novel is a bold and seductive exploration of the human experience, one that will appeal to readers who enjoy literary fiction and are drawn to stories about the intricacies of life and relationships.
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