
Black Cake
A Novel
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Narrateur(s):
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Lynnette R. Freeman
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Simone Mcintyre
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Auteur(s):
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Charmaine Wilkerson
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NOW A HULU STREAMING SERIES • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK AS FEATURED ON TODAY • Two estranged siblings delve into their mother’s hidden past—and how it all connects to her traditional Caribbean black cake—in this immersive family saga, “a character-driven, multigenerational story that’s meant to be savored” (Time).
“Wilkerson transports you across the decades and around the globe accompanied by complex, wonderfully drawn characters.”—Taylor Jenkins Reid, New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Daisy Jones & The Six, and Malibu Rising
ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Oprah Daily, NPR, BuzzFeed, Glamour, PopSugar, Book Riot, She Reads
We can’t choose what we inherit. But can we choose who we become?
In present-day California, Eleanor Bennett’s death leaves behind a puzzling inheritance for her two children, Byron and Benny: a black cake, made from a family recipe with a long history, and a voice recording. In her message, Eleanor shares a tumultuous story about a headstrong young swimmer who escapes her island home under suspicion of murder. The heartbreaking tale Eleanor unfolds, the secrets she still holds back, and the mystery of a long-lost child challenge everything the siblings thought they knew about their lineage and themselves.
Can Byron and Benny reclaim their once-close relationship, piece together Eleanor’s true history, and fulfill her final request to “share the black cake when the time is right”? Will their mother’s revelations bring them back together or leave them feeling more lost than ever?
Charmaine Wilkerson’s debut novel is a story of how the inheritance of betrayals, secrets, memories, and even names can shape relationships and history. Deeply evocative and beautifully written, Black Cake is an extraordinary journey through the life of a family changed forever by the choices of its matriarch.
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Ce que les critiques en disent
“Black Cake is a character-driven, multigenerational story that’s meant to be savored. . . . Thought-provoking and poignant.”—Time
“A thrilling debut novel about sibling ties and hidden family history.”—Glamour
“As delicious as the titular dessert.”—W Magazine
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- Cathy Lipe
- 2022-04-13
Loved it
Our book club chose this book and it was a great pick. It covers so many different topics and kept our attention the entire time.
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- Michelle Tshimanga
- 2022-09-25
Love Transcends Time
This was such a beautiful story; it seamlessly weaved together the past and the present all to show how love transcends time and even death.
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- Utilisateur anonyme
- 2022-12-26
Amazing book!
WoW, just so good!
Easy to fall in love with the story and characters. Really recommend.
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- Victoria
- 2024-01-13
Very enjoyable
This book slowly grabbed my interest so I could not stop listening. I enjoyed the characters and their stories. Well done.
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- Kim B.
- 2023-12-05
Narration was amazing!
I listened to this book because Oprah recommended. It didn’t disappoint but the characters in the beginning were hard to follow. Hang in there. Evolves nicely. Great ending.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2023-05-08
Fantastic book
Great book with many levels of character narratives - and the narrator is amazing in her delivery
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- DiaRose
- 2022-02-25
Our Fathers Sins
Great book of perseverance and doing what needs to be done to survive life and all it's curve balls.
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- nEISHA mITCHELL
- 2024-12-19
Twist and turns with every chapter
Great story! Really appreciated the historical and cultural elements that were woven into the story.
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- Sparks
- 2023-12-02
The writer's ability to capture your interest is commendable.
I liked the fact the story took place in three countries and in the end we did find out who murdered Little man.
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- Simone
- 2022-04-03
An Emotional Adventure
I struggled to finish this book - not because I didn't love it or find it enthralling - but because I didn't want to stop listening, even when I had to see to the needs of my own life! I laughed and cried throughout the story. I heard my own family's stories in parts of the characters' experiences. I saw my own in the experiences of the North American children learning about their family history. I will be telling everyone I know about this book!
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