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A Taste of Eternity

Gisèle Pineau
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A Taste of Eternity

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1992

Book Brief

Gisèle Pineau

A Taste of Eternity

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1992
Book Details
Pages

161

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Guadeloupe • Contemporary

Publication Year

1992

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

A contemporary fiction set in 1990s Paris, A Taste of Eternity by Gisèle Pineau portrays the lives and bond between Sybille, a young black mother from Guadeloupe, and Lila, an elderly white Parisian woman. Through their friendship, the novel explores themes of love, hope, racial tension, and the celebration of Caribbean culture, while reflecting on Lila's past loves and regrets. Discussions of racism and historical trauma are present.

Emotional

Melancholic

Contemplative

Mysterious

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

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<A Taste of Eternity> by Gisèle Pineau captures readers with its evocative prose and deep exploration of cultural identity and personal history. Praised for its rich narrative and emotional depth, some found the pacing slow and the plot dense at times. Overall, it offers a thought-provoking and immersive experience that rewards patient readers.

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Who Should Read A Taste of Eternity?

A reader captivated by A Taste of Eternity by Gisèle Pineau likely enjoys profound narratives that intertwine cultural heritage, history, and personal identity. Fans of Zadie Smith's White Teeth or Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Half of a Yellow Sun will find Pineau's exploration of Caribbean and African diasporas particularly engaging.

Book Details
Pages

161

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Guadeloupe • Contemporary

Publication Year

1992

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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