A review by lmurray74
Eight Days: A Story of Haiti by Edwidge Danticat

5.0

A subtle yet powerful story that touches on the devastation of the 2010 earthquake. At a first glance I wasn't sure what was going on but on rereading I understood too well. I don't think this could be read on its own without pertinent discussion. It's certainly not an end of the day read aloud but I can see it being read to children as young as four or five if there's a personal connection to the story. Edwidge Danticat has such a beautiful speaking voice that make her work all the more appealing to me. She is soft spoken yet deals some hard blows. You couldn't call this story bittersweet but it does end happily with a tragic undercurrent.