The Rainy Season
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The Rainy Season

Amy Wilentz
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In the tradition of Joan Didion and Paul Theroux, this highly acclaimed writer/reporter offers a vivid portrait of today's Haiti--where during the day the streets are filled with bustling markets while at night they are filled with gunfire.
Genres: NonfictionHistoryTravelBook ClubWorld History
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