Description
A novel by Maryse Condé published in 2000, of rare psychological density. The narrator Célanire recounts the troubled story of her relationships with two men — a husband who cheats on her and a lesbian lover who steals her lover. Condé weaves a bold narrative that explores betrayal, jealousy, and hidden desires in a transforming Guadeloupe. The novel is remarkable for its biting irony, its vivid prose, and its treatment of taboo themes (homosexuality, domestic violence). It is one of Condé’s most personal and provocative works.
Sources and editions
- [[Maryse Condé]], Wikipedia (French version), https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maryse_Cond%C3%A9