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The Bread the Devil Knead
- Narrated by: Lisa Allen-Agostini
- Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins
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Summary
Shortlisted: Women’s Prize for Fiction 2022
An achingly beautiful novel of abuse, redemption and hope. Alethea Lopez is about to turn 40. At work at a fashion boutique in Port of Spain, she’s fashionable, feisty and fiercely independent. But behind closed doors, she’s covering up bruises from her abusive partner and seeking solace in an affair with her boss.
When Alethea witnesses a woman murdered by a jealous lover, the reality of her own future comes a little too close to home. As she unravels memories repressed since childhood and faces up to the darkness of her relationship, she must understand the person she’s become and decide on the woman she wants to be....
Critic reviews
"An extraordinary and emotionally immersive novel–the music of Lisa Allen-Agostini's writing voice is gloriously specific to Trinidad, yet this heart-wrenching story of a woman both liberated and in need of liberation has universal resonance." (Margaret Busby)
"You dip into the first page and don't come up for breath until the last...thoroughly enjoyable." (Kei Miller)
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- Anonymous User
- 19-11-22
Suggested to me by Audible - Happy with my choice
This story was often harrowing but also interesting and engaging. Elements of humour and a sense of endearment towards the main character were really enhanced by the narration and I am really glad I listened to this novel. It took me a little while to get used to the Trinidadian Creole but once more familiar with it I loved this aspect of how the book had been written (and of course performed). I even enjoyed listening tho the author's acknowledgements and the background of her book at the end of the story. Given that I had not heard of this book prior to it popping up as a suggested listen I am really pleased to have made this choice.
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-07-23
Fantastic!
When a Trini tells a story it’s full of real emotion, drama, humour, dark secrets and lies and real truths. To listen to the author’s narration was pure indulgence for me. Honestly the best recommendation by Audible for me so far.
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-12-22
raw and beautiful
The story was beautiful. very hard to listen to at times. but thats what makes it all the more an incredible read. definitely should be a trigger warning on this for abuse/childhood abuse. but it's got it's joyful moments too so definitely worth a read
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- Aisha Joda
- 24-10-23
Absorbing read
The protagonist is complex and multi-faceted, flawed and believable. the story brings the diversity and colorism of the Carribean Islands to life. Initially it was hard to understand the patois but I quickly got used to it. Addresses abuse in its many forms so not light-'reading'
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- TSBugembe
- 30-10-22
Narrated by author - makes for a brilliant listen
I listened to this while running errands and doing school runs etc, but i often found that I couldn't get out of the car because I didn't want to leave the story. I even started taking longer routes on purpose.
im sure the writing is great, characters layered anx so on but i found the narration is so beautiful.
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- Sky
- 27-04-24
Painful story
Painful story but with survival and hope at it's heart. The narration was beautiful and excellent,
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- TheRealMrsB
- 26-07-22
Challenging subject beautifully told
The narration was lovely. The author presents the tragic story of Alethea 's life honestly and unflinchingly. It's tough to listen to at times, but worth it!
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- DeeDiva
- 20-09-22
Page turner
Once you start you will not be able to put this book down (stayed up until 2am). The story was tragic but they reflect the realities of so many Trini women. The performance was excellent, I was crying, laughing and getting angry…yes it was that engaging. Overall a good read but so very thought provoking.
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- JB
- 09-11-23
Powerful & moving
This is now one of my top five books that I have ever read.
Written in Trinidadian Creole, this was a book that needed my focus and took time to get to grips with the dialect. I could not be more glad once I did!
Aletheas character grips from the start. The horrors of her life, a roller coaster of emotions that you hope will ease as the book gains momentum, instead reaches a crescendo of abuse that I found almost impossible to digest. But with that, there are also moments of pure love and light.
If you can cope with the realism of this story, I highly suggest you listen or grab a copy. Such adept writing and fabulous narration by the author. This book will stay with me for life.
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- JAO
- 28-02-23
Outstanding
Simply put, this is the best audible book I’ve ever listened to. Lisa Allen-Agostini’s prose and voice are beyond superb.
I would recommend this book to anybody who wants to understand some of the less spoken about family traumas and their consequences, These issues are, of course all worldwide and not just located in the Caribbean.
The author’s reading was sublime, I had wondered how an external reader had managed to capture the voice voices and nuances so well; now I know!
If anyone who wants to hear a good story well told, download this book.
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