Category - Fiction / Mystery & Detective
Format - Hardcover
Condition - Like New
Listed - A year ago
Views - 16
Ships From - California
Est. Publication Date - Feb 2022
Seller Description
WE CAN'T CHOOSE WHAT WE INHERIT. BUT CAN WE CHOOSE WHO WE BECOME? In present-day California, Eleanor Ben-nett's death leaves behind a puzzling inheritance for her two children, Byron and Benny: a traditional Caribbean black cake, made from a family recipe with a long history, and a voice recording. In her message, Eleanor shares a tumultuous story about a headstrong young swimmer who escapes her island home under suspicion of murder. The heartbreaking tale Eleanor unfolds, the secrets she still holds back, and the mystery of a long-lost child challenge everything the siblings thought they knew about their lineage and themselves. Can Byron and Benny reclaim their once-close relationship, piece together Eleanor's true history, and fulfill her final request to "share the black cake when the time is right"? Will their mother's revelations bring them back together or leave them feeling more lost than ever? Charmaine Wilkerson's debut novel is a story of how the inheritance of betray-als, secrets, memories, and even names can shape relationships and history. Deeply evocative and beautifully writ-ten, Black Cake is an extraordinary journey through the life of a family changed forever by the choices of its matriarch.
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Black Cake: A Novel
ISBN: 9780593358337
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COMING SOON TO HULU • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK AS FEATURED ON TODAY • Two estranged siblings delve into their mother’s hidden past—and how it all connects to her trad...
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PangoBooks readers generally praise the book as a compelling family drama that spans multiple generations and delves deeply into the complexities of family secrets and relationships. They appreciate the book's beautiful writing, descriptive language, and the way it vividly transports them to various settings, particularly the Caribbean. While some found the choppy, short chapters and shifting timelines a bit disjointed and confusing, they still enjoyed the rich character development and the emotional impact of the story. However, a few readers felt the ending was rushed and some plot twists predictable. Despite minor criticisms, most readers were highly engaged and would recommend the book, noting its emotional depth and cultural layers.