A Wedding in Haiti - Shannon Ravenel Books Paperback | Romantic Novel for Book Clubs & Beach Reading

Alvarez never fails to keep the reader's attention. Thinking this book historical fiction like many of her previous writings, I was delighted to find this a record of wonderful family support and intensity. The reports on post earthquake Port-au-Prince were intriguing. Alvarez raises a very important issue at the end: will all the outside NGO assistance really change Haiti's plight or will international political power continue to ignore the underlying causes of Haiti's poverty and culture. Alvarez remains my 21st century favorite female author. A must read for lovers of cultural insights, realistic human interaction, and current day political intracies.