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'In Darkness' by Nick Lake is a gripping tale that skillfully interweaves the lives of two characters, one a 15-year-old boy trapped under the rubble after the Haitian earthquake, and the other Toussaint l'Ouverture, a historical figure who led the rebellion for Haiti's independence. The narrative moves between past and present, exploring themes of family, war, living, and the struggles faced by the characters in both timelines. delves into the culture and history of Haiti, with a strong focus on the violent and troubled present as well as the nation's formation from a slave rebellion.
The story is narrated by the teenage boy as he relives his life, marked by violence, loss, and a connection to Toussaint l'Ouverture's legacy. explores the complexities of Haitian society, including the presence of Voodoo religion and the impact of colonialism and liberation. It offers a unique perspective on the country's past and present, providing a deep and thought-provoking exploration of themes that resonate with readers.
From The Publisher:
A stunning tour-de-force set in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake. "Shorty" is a Haitian boy trapped in the ruins of a hospital when the earth explodes around him. Surrounded by lifeless bodies and growing desperately weak from lack of food and water, death seems imminent. Yet as Shorty waits in darkness for a rescue that may never come, he becomes aware of another presence, one reaching out to him across two hundred years of history. It is the presence of slave and revolutionary leader Toussaint L'Ouverture, whose life was marred by violence, and whose own end came in darkness. What unites a child of the slums with the man who would shake a troubled country out of slavery? Is it the darkness they share . . . or is it hope?
Winner of the 2013 Michael L. Printz Award, In Darkness is a story not to be missed.
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