{"product_id":"in-the-palm-of-darkness-9780060929060","title":"In the Palm of Darkness","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIn the Palm of Darkness by Mayra Montero\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis literary fiction novel transports readers to the mountains of violence-torn Haiti, where an unlikely partnership forms between American herpetologist Victor Grigg and his Haitian guide, Thierry Adrien. Their quest for an elusive amphibian becomes the backdrop for a mesmerizing exploration of human nature and survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Compelling Narrative\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel weaves together the individual stories of Victor and Thierry, creating an intricate tapestry that examines love, sex, and fraternal rivalry against the harsh realities of Haiti's political landscape. The search for a rare amphibian species serves as both literal mission and metaphor, exploring themes of propagation and extinction in both the natural world and human relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLiterary Excellence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the Palm of Darkness\u003c\/em\u003e reads like a murder mystery while showcasing Mayra Montero's sophisticated and refined literary voice. The narrative examines the mysterious forces of nature that govern all living creatures, blending scientific inquiry with deeply personal human drama. This Harper Perennial edition presents Montero's acclaimed work in an accessible paperback format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMayra Montero\u003c\/strong\u003e was born in Havana, Cuba, in 1952, and has lived in Puerto Rico since the mid-1960s. She studied journalism in Mexico and Puerto Rico and worked for many years as a correspondent in Central America and the Caribbean. She is presently a highly acclaimed journalist in Puerto Rico and writes a weekly column in El Nuevo Dia newspaper. Montero's first book was a collection of short stories, \u003cem\u003eTwenty-Three and a Turtle\u003c\/em\u003e. Her second book, a novel titled \u003cem\u003eThe Braid of the Beautiful Moon\u003c\/em\u003e, was a finalist for the Herralde awards, one of Europe's most prestigious literary awards. Each of her subsequent books -- \u003cem\u003eThe Last Night I Spent With You\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Red of His Shadow\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eIn the Palm of Darkness\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Messenger\u003c\/em\u003e -- has been published in the United States in translations by Edith Grossman, as well as in several European countries. Her other nonfiction work appears frequently in scholarly and literary publications throughout the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Themes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis novel explores the intersection of science and humanity, examining how the search for endangered species mirrors the fragility of human connections. Set against the backdrop of Caribbean violence and political turmoil, the story delves into friendship, survival, and the bonds that form between unlikely companions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Perennial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680515461394,"sku":"9780060929060","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ec8eb41e-2574-4811-8a1a-ee26d873e808.jpg?v=1734920455","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/in-the-palm-of-darkness-9780060929060","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}