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Local DescriptionWinner of the Prix des cinq continents de la Francophonie 2006 (France) and the CLMP Firecracker Award in Fiction, 2017 (USA) Two girls: Eve, whose body is her only weapon and source of power; Savita, Eve's best friend and the only one who loves her selflessly, planning to leave, but not without Eve. Two boys: Saadiq, gifted would-be poet, deeply in love with Eve; Clélio, the neighbourhood tough, waiting without hope for his brother to send for him from France. ‘… incredible, so poetic and visceral. Devi is a powerful and uncompromising writer but the moments of tenderness and humanity throughout made the lack of it all the more stark. I'm so glad it's been translated, we need more books like this on shelves!’ — Deirdre Sullivan, author of Tangleweed and Brine ‘“One day we wake up and the future has disappeared.” So begins adult life in Troumaron, a run-down area of Port Louis, in Mauritius. But Devi’s young protagonists resist this erasure; boldest among them is Eve, one of the most compelling fictional characters I’ve ever encountered.’ — Natasha Soobramanien, author of Genie and Paul ‘The most vivid novel I’ve read in ages, magnificently translated by Jeffrey Zuckerman. The gorgeous, profoundly poetic writing is completely mesmerizing and viscerally affecting: it gave me goose bumps several times....The narrative slowly escalates through brilliant and memorable scenes, as well as haunting inner monologues, to its glorious conclusion....There is something so triumphant and so powerful in the structure of Eve, and something so real and touching in these characters, each consistent, unexpected, thought-provoking and wonderful. A work of profound sympathy and deep desire.’ — Jennifer Croft, translator of Flights, 2018 Man Booker International Prize. Age 16+ __________________________
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