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Unburnable: A Novel |  | Author: Marie-elena John
Publisher: Amistad
Category: Book
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Seller: fillzup
Rating:  29 reviews
Sales Rank: 505509
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 304
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.6 x 1
ISBN: 0060837578
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780060837570
ASIN: 0060837578
Publication Date: April 1, 2006
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Haunted by scandal and secrets, Lillian Baptiste fled Dominica when she was fourteen after discovering she was the daughter of Iris, the half-crazy woman whose life was told of in chanté mas songs sung during Carnival—songs about a village on a mountaintop littered with secrets, masquerades that supposedly fly and wreak havoc, and a man who suddenly and mysteriously dropped dead. After twenty years away, Lillian returns to her native island to face the demons of her past—and with the help of Teddy, a man who has loved her for many years, she may yet find a way to heal. Set in both contemporary Washington, D.C., and post-World War II Dominica, Unburnable weaves together West Indian history, African culture, and American sensibilities. Richly textured and lushly rendered, Unburnable showcases a welcome and assured new voice.
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 Very nice! March 17, 2009
Dr. Wallpaper (Maryland USA)
An absolutely fascinating look at Caribbean culture, lust, the legacy of African slaves in the Caribbean, women's oppression and family formation, marriage, mental illness,...I REALLY liked this book. Worth the read!
 Didn't put it down November 22, 2008
D. Grell (Tampa, FL)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had heard many many good things about this book, so I had to get my hands on it ASAP. I was told by my best friend to postpone starting it until I knew for sure I had time to finish it.. So after a few busy weekends, I finally dedicated a weekend to reading this book. End result: I did nothing all weekend!!! I had to finish it - no ifs, ands or buts about it. I delayed Sunday lunch and other activities until I was DONE!!! It sheds new light for me into folklore and life back in the day. I read "Death by Fire" earlier this year which has some overlap from the point of view of Carnival (Mas) in the 60s. As someone born in the Caribbean, I am encouraged to see writers tackle our issues and bring them to world-wide prominence. All the best for the future Marie Elena John. Looking forward to the next book....
Hot just Hot May 28, 2008
Blanche Secrete (Brooklyn, NY USA)
I read this book on my trip back home and I truly felt as if I was back in time. During the Carnival in Dominica, the characters in the book came alive to me so real.John did her job of pulling me into the history, the characters, the bourgeoise mentality, the Catholicism of the island. I never give away good books but I just had to share the wealth to another Antiguan-Dominican to enjoy the fire of who we are.
Smart and Sexy April 23, 2008
Enjoy Your Gift (Washington, DC United States)
Marie-Elena graciously takes you inside the history and lives of the Dominican people. You will visit the island's original Carib people who discovered Columbus when he arrived in 1493. Yes, be careful because you may actually learn something by reading this novel. Don't worry. Marie-Elena weaves a wonderful tale that will also feed some of your thirst for sex and action, while simultaneously increasing your knowledge of Africa and the Caribbean. She explores the African heritage that has been preserved in the Caribbean for over a century through rituals and everyday life. She also touches on the similarities and divide that exist between Africans, Caribbeans, and African Americans here in America. Overall, Marie-Elena John has written a wonderful novel that entices and intrigues. It is a must read for this summer or anytime you want to take a trip to the beautiful island of Dominica.
Fascinating! January 24, 2008
B. Dunlap (Cleveland, OH)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Wow. What a great novel! It's hard to believe it's fiction. The way the author ties in the characters, as well as the geographical and cultural references almost make this novel seem like a recap of Dominican oral histories. And to top it off, I learned sooo much from this book. I found myself constantly researching many of the references in the book: Maroons, Caribs, and Igbo cultures, the History of Ash Wednesday, Masquerades, Jacko's Flat, the boiling lake, etc....all things that I had no or limited knowledge about before reading this book. I highly recommend this book..truly honored to add it my book collection.
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