Danticat, Edwidge: * 1969
Breath, Eyes, Memory, 1994 - Language/Style
- English Language Level: Intermediate
- Vocabulary – Mostly everyday words, but some Haitian Creole terms and culturally specific expressions appear.
Sentence Structure – Mostly straightforward, though there are occasional long or complex sentences.
Themes and Nuance – Emotional depth and cultural references may require careful reading to fully understand, which can challenge lower-level readers.
- Vocabulary – Mostly everyday words, but some Haitian Creole terms and culturally specific expressions appear.
- While the novel is readable for an intermediate learner, it might be a bit tricky for beginners and not advanced enough to be considered “hard” for fluent readers.