tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536157195893661148.post3054076443017574029..comments2023-11-18T08:48:47.220-05:00Comments on Tande: New Book Review!Tandehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07567933123749950247noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536157195893661148.post-47969390588748894902010-12-20T20:44:20.825-05:002010-12-20T20:44:20.825-05:00This is a particularly captivating and interesting...This is a particularly captivating and interesting analysis.<br />As you stated, a content-based review would have been more effectual, but I really didn't mind the political positioning of Danticat's work on the global sphere of literature. It's especially relevant to her role abridging contemporary generations with their origins and similar works.<br />Beyond the thorough content analysis, the reviewer's evident knowledge of literary issues showed competence. Fairness did not lack in spite of the critical undertone, a sign of credibility. Both objective and subjective depictions of the Reader's Guide combined to excite the reader's curiosity. Challenging the factual basis of some of the claims made be the authors was a nice touch too.<br />Personally,<br />I think this process of identification, as it relates to Relation, characterizes the evolution of the "exiled author" reconciled with her inherent regional literary culture or doctrine. I agree this 'poetics of location' is not a deterrence to Relation. In fact, it transcends stereotypical tendencies to facilitate the so-called 'liberation' by broadening authors' horizons. The regional literary culture anchors in contextual understanding, without which, there would be a complete loss of identity. I also agree we should not ignore or deny certain classifications for obvious reasons. I didn't understand what Danticat's 'going home' had to do with her being an exile or not, but some would argue that I was being sarcastic :).<br />Thank you for this comprehensive review.<br />ChrisAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00710790789183922782noreply@blogger.com