Explosion in a Cathedral
by Alejo Carpentier
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Author: Alejo CarpentierEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2001-03
ISBN: 081663808X
Number of pages: 360
Publisher: Univ Of Minnesota Press
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Book Review: A ton of history in an interesting storyline
Summary: 5 Stars
Fascinating....there is a ton of history in this, mostly about the repercussions of the French Revolution in the Caribbean (something which I'd never really thought about prior to reading this). It centers around the fictional characters of Esteban and Sofia, cousins who are, each in their own way, pulled in to the Revolution and its aftermath. However, both of their storylines revolve around the historical figure of Victor Hugues, a man brought to power in the Caribbean through the tumult of the Revolution. A must read for those interested in the French Revolution, and especially for those who want to understand the Revolution from a different perspective.
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