Krik? Krak!

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Summary: Haunting- like Haiti, itself
Review: I picked up Krik? Krak? off a bookshelf at the guest house in Port-au-Prince where I was staying just to kill some time before friends came to pick me up. However, 2 hours later, I had devoured it from cover to cover. The most amazing story is "Children of the Sea" and it proceeds from there to tell the story of a family, through short stories that connect Haiti, the US and all people. Friends I have lent this book to, agree. All of Edwidge Danticat's work is incredible.

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Summary: Krik? Krak! is a refreshing change!
Review: I thought Krik? Krak! was an awesome book. The reader finds themselves in the middle of the world Danticat writes, whether it be NY or Haiti. From the first story, my emotions ran wild. I would suggest this book to anyone who wants a good, easy, but meaningful read into an area many of us have little experience with.

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Summary: Krik? Krak! is very different from anything I've ever read!
Review: In this book there are a bunch of differnt stories about Haitian life. This one is surely a page turner. It's not really suspensful but the stories are just written very well. Some of it is quite sad, but it makes for a good read. You probably won't lose interest with this book. Happy reading!

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Summary: Umm No
Review: It has a pretty good plot line but what's plot? The writing style is weak, and it sounded childish.

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Summary: Intelligent reading contradictory of the Common Perception
Review: Krik Krak was assigned to us for my first year english class in college. I was not anxious to read it however; after reading it I began to feel connected with the author. Even though none of these storeis are true to life, the ideas that they are based on are amazing. How anyone could survive under the circumstances is incredible. When people think of Haiti most of them would say that there were colorful costumes and all the inhabitants are delightful. Krik Krak depicts Haiti as a dark militarized place in which the unspeakable happens. This book had changed my life. Now I know what I have based on what others are lacking and it showed me so much of what I take for granted.

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Summary: buy this book in hardback, because you'll read it often.
Review: Krik! Krak! is filled with beautifully haunting imagery, passion, poignancy, strength, and courage. Most of the short stories center on the idea that the essence of life lies in survival- not everyone survives, but there are amazing spiritual moments, reminiscent of the Phoenix rising from the ashes. buy this book, buy some kleenax, and settle in for a good cry and a better read.

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Summary: And you thought good literature was dead. NOT!
Review: Krik! Krak!, Edwidge Dandicat's second stroke of genius (the first being Breath, Eyes, Memory), takes readers through the terrors and triumphs of Haitian life with nine short stories. In Haitian folklore, storytellers say Krik! to alert listeners that a story is about to be told. Krak! is the response of listeners alerting the storyteller that they want a good tale told. Dandicat not only captures the essence of Haiti, but the deeper levels of the human spirit with her trademark lyrical prose. A doomed refugee adrift on a cruel sea, a knowing prostitute and a frustrated father battling with the truth of his own dismal future are among the most memorable characters. In a time when book stores' shelves groan beneath the weight of "girlfriend fiction," Dandicat's work is a refreshing reminder that good literature is not dead!

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Summary: Edwidge ia an absolute Genius
Review: Krik?Krak! is an absolutely astounding book which takes us back to when Papa doc Duvalier was in office.This book may only be one book but it covers all aspects from strong haitian women to strong hatian people as a whole.This is a really deep book and Ms.Danticat tells it from her eyes but in many different characters.What some of may learn about haitians are bad but actually hearing about the country and the people from a haitian person is a wonderful thing because she describes how the people of haiti are treated which is harsh but these people face this reality everyday.I appreciate Ms.Edwidge from creating this book and letting people know the real deal about haiti.I love this book!Superb Job!!!

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Summary: Review for Krik?Krak!
Review: Krik?Krak! is an amazing book giving insight into the lives of Haitian women. I really enjoyed this book. It's a breathtakingly real eye into the country and it shows the raw grim reality of the women portrayed. The book illustrates a clear imageof the poverty, the lack of education, the sexism, and the turmoil of the lives of Haitian women. It is a very fast read and will instantly become a favorite.

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Summary: Well written, poetic, and very real !
Review: Krit Krat brought tears of pain and rembrance