Cherry
A novel by Chandra Mayor
I had to read this book for one of my classes. It is rare, really rare that I enjoy a novel, in this case a novella, that is an assigned reading. Needless to say, it's a quick read and you can't put it down. It's a sad and gripping story about a woman's "negotiation of violence, memory and identity". I recommend it to anyone looking for a good read.
Chandra Mayor is a Canadian author who resides in Winnipeg. Reading her book is like reading a long poem; it's beautiful. She writes with a contemporary and unique style that is very attractive to readers (well I can't speak on behalf of everyone).
Oprah should consider this for her book club because it's a book that is real and a book that can resonate with others.
Read more about Mayor here and seriously pick up a copy. It's good to know that good books are still being made.
Here's a quote that really stuck with me:
"You kill the women by cutting them off from each other. Then we kill ourselves and you wash your hands, smooth and clean."