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| ISBN: | 0062113763 (ISBN13: 9780062113764) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Setting: | New Orleans, Louisiana(United States) |
Rita Leganski
Paperback | Pages: 400 pages Rating: 4.08 | 5393 Users | 940 Reviews
Details Appertaining To Books The Silence of Bonaventure Arrow
| Title | : | The Silence of Bonaventure Arrow |
| Author | : | Rita Leganski |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 400 pages |
| Published | : | February 26th 2013 by Harper Paperbacks |
| Categories | : | Fiction. Historical. Historical Fiction. Magical Realism. Fantasy. Mystery |
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Conceived in love and possibility, Bonaventure Arrow didn’t make a peep when he was born, and the doctor nearly took him for dead. No one knows Bonaventure's silence is filled with resonance - a miraculous gift of rarified hearing that encompasses the Universe of Every Single Sound. Growing up in the big house on Christopher Street in Bayou Cymbaline, Bonaventure can hear flowers grow, a thousand shades of blue, and the miniature tempests that rage inside raindrops. He can also hear the gentle voice of his father, William Arrow, shot dead before Bonaventure was born by a mysterious stranger known only as the Wanderer.Bonaventure's remarkable gift of listening promises salvation to the souls who love him: his beautiful young mother, Dancy, haunted by the death of her husband; his Grand-mere Letice, plagued by grief and long-buried guilt she locks away in a chapel; and his father, William, whose roaming spirit must fix the wreckage of the past. With the help of Trinidad Prefontaine, a Creole housekeeper endowed with her own special gifts, Bonaventure will find the key to long-buried mysteries and soothe a chorus of family secrets clamoring to be healed.
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Ratings: 4.08 From 5393 Users | 940 ReviewsArticle Appertaining To Books The Silence of Bonaventure Arrow
Absolutely breathtakingly beautiful. I have no words.Books that break the adage of Show, Dont Tell rarely work. But, somehow this massive amount of telling, coupled with little actual showing, works wonderfully well here! This debut novel which is steeped in magical realism in a rich, Louisiana setting provides a charmingly entertaining read. The Southern flair and hints of magic function impressively well to make this book such an absorbing read. That Southern setting and flair is all the more impressive considering the author currently resides
This is certainly a beautifully written story by a truly talented author, so I understand the high ratings, if you enjoy this genre. The magical realism, voodoo & hoodoo, and the supernatural aspects just do nothing for me these days; but I loved the ending and the life lessons Leganski was attempting to portray. Some very loveable characters as well.
2.5**Before he is born, Bonaventure Arrows father is murdered by a mentally disturbed man known only as the Wanderer. His mothers unspeakable grief affects Bonaventures development he is born mute, but with hyper-acute hearing. He can hear earthworms moving through the dirt and a bit of dust falling off a moths wing. He can also hear the stories that inanimate objects tell the sound of steamships comes from a wooden crate marked port of New Orleans, and the sounds of gunshots from a jar of
I LOVE this book. It is a darling lyrical gem of beautiful language and gentle philosophy about how the characters deal with the currents in their lives. I remember thinking that the author must have had so much fun coming up with images for the things Bonaventure could hear. I am so glad I listened to the audible version; the narrator, Maggi-Meg Reed, was perfect and found distinct voices for the characters. I wish they had cast her to read the Hunger Games trilogy. I am adding this one to my
Simply magical! I loved the writing. I had goosebumps while reading the very first paragraph. I was hooked! Anyways, although the pace is a bit slow, the storyline is remarkable. Its an emotional roller coaster. This is one of the rare books that I did not want to end. The structure and characters development are truly impressive, at least for me. I loved every page. My favourite part is when Bonaventure was still in his moms womb (the description of his reactions to external sounds was so
A spirit moved among them, and watched them and loved them. It was the love that disquieted her, for it was the kind of love that doesn't know when to leave itself to memory.3.5 stars. I enjoy magical realism, so I liked this story. I especially appreciated the beautiful descriptions about Bonaventure's silence. I loved the stories everyday objects shared with him. It was very special getting to know a character from the moment of conception. That rarely happens in any book, and as I mom it
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