If I were to describe this novel, I would say it's like looking at an emotional spectra that emphasizes strongly the melancholic range. It's a moving book. The different stories in this novel help the reader understand how a life of pain and hopelessness can convert into a marker of identity and allow the character to derive strength out of weakness. After every tear the reader may have to wipe away followed by a turn of a page, the reader realizes that struggle is not a mere fight for a better life ultimately resulting in better results, but that it is possible to look at an endless sea, never-ending mountains, and the sky and realize that meaning transcends even the mere image of a vibrant and happy atmosphere. It is the story of a recurring struggle, and for those who are familiar with the history of Haiti, each story is a microcosm of Haiti, some even providing a modicum of hope for a country that has faced tides of antagonism from all sides. After traveling through these stories of loss, pain, hope, memories,and illusions, the reader will say "Krik?" and the pages will respond with an resounding"Krak!" and leave the reader speechless while letting the images seep and saturate slowly into his or her mind.