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Cereus Blooms at Night
Cereus Blooms at Night
Author: Shani Mootoo
Bold and lyrical, sensual and highly charged, Cereus Blooms at Night is the beautifully written, much-talked-about first novel by Shani Mootoo, one of Canada’s most exciting new literary voices. — At the core of this haunting multi-generational novel are the shifting faces of Mala – adventurer and protector, recluse, and madwom...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780802116338
ISBN-10: 0802116337
Publication Date: 9/1998
Pages: 249
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Publisher: Grove Pr
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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spartacusaby avatar reviewed Cereus Blooms at Night on + 81 more book reviews
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What a marvelous find this novel is! At moments it is brutal, at others charmingly innocent, often with touches of light and humor. The characters come alive in your mind and heart and stay with you long after you finish reading. I'll be looking for more of this author's work, for sure.
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desertdreamer avatar reviewed Cereus Blooms at Night on + 23 more book reviews
One of my favorite reads. Shani Mootoo's words made me smell the flowers.
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Loved, loved, loved this book. Mootoo is a master storyteller. Fascinating premise & perspective. Artfully carried off with nary a seam showing. Quite a feat.
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I liked this book and the fictional world that is created. Sort of magical realism and also had a disturbing side, but enjoyable.


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