About the book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A \"brilliant book, undoubtedly the best one yet by an enormously talented writer” (The Washington Post Book World), about love, remorse, and hope; of personal and political rebellions; and of the compromises we make to move beyond the most intimate brushes with history.
In this award-winning, bestselling work of fiction that moves between Haiti in the 1960s and New York in the present day, we meet an unusual man who is harboring a vital, dangerous secret. He is a quiet man, a good father and husband, a fixture in his Brooklyn neighborhood, a landlord and barber with a terrifying scar across his face. As the book unfolds, we enter the lives of those around him, and his secret is slowly revealed. Edwidge Danticat’s brilliant exploration of the “dew breaker”—or torturer—is an unforgettable story from one of America’s most essential writers.
Editions of The Dew Breaker
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781400034291
- AltFormat
- ISBN 9781400041145
- AltFormat
- ISBN 9781400043989
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307428394
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A \"brilliant book, undoubtedly the best one yet by an enormously talented writer” (The Washington Post Book World), about love, remorse, and hope; of personal and political rebellions; and of the compromises we make to move beyond the most intimate brushes with history.
In this award-winning, bestselling work of fiction that moves between Haiti in the 1960s and New York in the present day, we meet an unusual man who is harboring a vital, dangerous secret. He is a quiet man, a good father and husband, a fixture in his Brooklyn neighborhood, a landlord and barber with a terrifying scar across his face. As the book unfolds, we enter the lives of those around him, and his secret is slowly revealed. Edwidge Danticat’s brilliant exploration of the “dew breaker”—or torturer—is an unforgettable story from one of America’s most essential writers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Dew Breaker about?
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A \"brilliant book, undoubtedly the best one yet by an enormously talented writer” (The Washington Post Book World), about love, remorse, and hope; of personal and political rebellions; and of the compromises we make to move beyond the most intimate brushes with history.
In this award-winning, bestselling work of fiction that moves between Haiti in the 1960s and New York in the present day, we meet an unusual man who is harboring a vital, dangerous secret. He is a quiet man, a good father and husband, a fixture in his Brooklyn neighborhood, a landlord and barber with a terrifying scar across his face. As the book unfolds, we enter the lives of those around him, and his secret is slowly revealed. Edwidge Danticat’s brilliant exploration of the “dew breaker”—or torturer—is an unforgettable story from one of America’s most essential writers.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Dew Breaker?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of The Dew Breaker?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781400034291
Is The Dew Breaker part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Vintage Contemporaries
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Dew Breaker?
Edwidge Danticat
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Dew Breaker is available as paperback(ISBN 9781400034291) and altformat(ISBN 9781400041145) and altformat(ISBN 9781400043989) and ebook(ISBN 9780307428394)
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