The Farming of Bones by Edwidge Danticat
"The Farming of Bones" is a historical fiction novel that revolves around the 1937 massacre of Haitian workers in the Dominican Republic. The story is told through the eyes of a young Haitian woman working as a servant for a wealthy Dominican family. As political tensions rise, the protagonist and her fellow Haitians face increasing hostility and violence, culminating in a mass slaughter. The novel explores themes of identity, love, loss, and the human capacity for cruelty and resilience.
The 6650th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1998
- Nationality
- Haitian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 312
- Words
- 80,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 48 Good Books (University of Buffalo)