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Short Stories· Haiti

Krik? Krak!

by Edwidge Danticat
Aggregate Editorial Score33/100
#15,557of 99,608 books
★National Book Award
Published 1995English
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About This Book

Published in 1995, Krik? Krak! established Edwidge Danticat as one of the defining voices in short stories. Krik? Krak! is a collection of short stories that captures the struggles and resilience of the Haitian people. Through a series of poignant narratives, Danticat explores themes of love, loss, and survival, painting a vivid picture of life in Haiti and the Haitian diaspora. The book is celebrated for its lyrical prose and its ability to convey the deep emotional and cultural complexities of its characters. Themes of love, loss, survival run through the work. The book has received recognition from National Book Award Finalist 1995.

Book Details

AuthorEdwidge Danticat
Published1995
Country of Origin🇭🇹 Haiti
LanguageEnglish
Category📄 Short Stories
ISBN9780679766575
Editorial Score33/100
About the Category

📄 Short Stories

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Country of Origin

🇭🇹 Haiti

This book is part of Haiti's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

National Book Award
shortlist · national
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About the Author
Edwidge Danticat
Haiti
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Krik? Krak! about?

Krik? Krak! is a collection of short stories that captures the struggles and resilience of the Haitian people. Through a series of poignant narratives, Danticat explores themes of love, loss, and survival, painting a vivid picture of life in Haiti and the Haitian diaspora. The book is celebrated for its lyrical prose and its ability to convey the deep emotional and cultural complexities of its characters.

Who wrote Krik? Krak!?

Krik? Krak! was written by Edwidge Danticat, from Haiti. First published in 1995.

What awards has Krik? Krak! won?

Krik? Krak! has received the following recognition: National Book Award Finalist 1995.

Is Krik? Krak! worth reading?

Krik? Krak! is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 33/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in love, loss, survival.

Where can I buy Krik? Krak!?

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What category is Krik? Krak!?

Krik? Krak! is classified as Short Stories. Collections of concise fiction exploring a wide range of human experience.

What country is Krik? Krak! from?

Krik? Krak! originates from Haiti's literary tradition. Explore more books from Haiti on our country page.

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