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L'Énigme du retour

Dany Laferrière
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L'Énigme du retour

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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Dany Laferrière

L'Énigme du retour

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

286

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Haiti, Montreal • Contemporary

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

L'Énigme du retour by Dany Laferrière follows a person's journey returning to Haiti after their father's death. It explores themes of identity, memory, and cultural connection as the individual navigates the complexities of belonging and alienation in their homeland. The narrative combines poetic prose with personal reflection, offering an intimate exploration of the immigrant experience.

Contemplative

Melancholic

Nostalgic

Emotional

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.2

2,473 ratings

75%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Dany Laferrière's L'Énigme du retour offers a poignant exploration of exile and identity. Praised for its lyrical prose and emotional depth, the narrative weaves personal and collective histories. Some critics find the pacing uneven, but the novel's introspective nature resonates with readers seeking a meditative story about belonging and self-discovery.

Who should read this

Who Should Read L'Énigme du retour?

A reader who enjoys L'Énigme du retour by Dany Laferrière likely appreciates introspective narratives exploring identity, exile, and belonging. Fans of works like The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz or Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie may find this book similarly engaging.

4.2

2,473 ratings

75%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

286

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Haiti, Montreal • Contemporary

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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