The Human Origins of Beatrice Porter and Other Essential Ghosts

Name: The Human Origins of Beatrice Porter and Other Essential Ghosts
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781788168403
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By Soraya Palmer

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The Human Origins of Beatrice Porter and Other Essential Ghosts by Soraya Palmer weaves a tale of family, identity, and the supernatural. Set against the backdrop of Brooklyn’s vibrant Caribbean community, the story explores the lives of two sisters as they navigate their mother’s mysterious illness and confront family secrets. Through interwoven narratives and ancestral whispers, the novel delves into themes of heritage and belonging, creating a rich tapestry of life and legend.
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You might enjoy this novel if you're intrigued by tales that intertwine mythology and reality, exploring themes of family, identity, and ancestral legacies. The story is rich with cultural narratives and unique ghostly elements, offering an emotional and engaging journey through personal and familial histories, ideal for those who appreciate compelling general fiction with a supernatural twist.

A dazzling debut novel weaving together Caribbean myth and the contemporary story of multiple generations of one immigrant family

A dazzling debut novel weaving together Caribbean myth and the contemporary story of multiple generations of one immigrant family

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"A brilliant, compelling exploration of familial legacies. A mythic and edifying read" - Irenosen Okojie, author of Speak Gigantular

Sisters Zora and Sasha Porter are drifting apart. Bearing witness to their father's violence and their mother's worsening illness, an unsettled Zora escapes into her journal, dreaming of being a writer, while Sasha discovers sex and chest binding, spending more time with her new girlfriend than at home.

But the sisters, like their parents, must come together to answer to beings greater than themselves and reckon with a family secret buried in the past. A tale told from the perspective of a mischievous narrator, featuring the Rolling Calf who haunts butchers, Mama Dglo who lives in the ocean, a vain tiger, and an outsmarted snake, The Human Origins of Beatrice Porter and Other Essential Ghosts is an extraordinary debut novel, a celebration of the power of stories which asks - what happens to us when our stories are erased? Do we disappear? Or do we come back haunting?

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Soraya Palmer's novel offers a captivating exploration of storytelling, identity, and familial legacies through the lens of Caribbean folklore. The narrative, praised for its dynamic and playful prose, delves into themes of sisterhood, motherhood, and self-discovery, while the well-rounded characters leave a lasting impression. The book's expert pacing and imaginative style blend myth with reality, offering a profound and engaging reading experience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788168403

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Serpent's Tail

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 144.0mm

Height: 220.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Soraya Palmer was born and raised in Flatbush, Brooklyn, NYC with roots in Trinidad and Jamaica. She works in Youth Organizing and holds a BA in Africana Studies an M.F.A. in Fiction. Her work has been published in Ploughshares, Callaloo, Black Warrior Review, and Calyx. This is her first novel.