Description
Discover the poignant and evocative stories in 'Every Drop Is a Man's Nightmare,' a captivating debut collection by acclaimed author Kakimoto. This beautifully crafted book delves into the rich tapestry of native Hawaiian identity, exploring themes of emotional alienation and the complexities of womanhood. Each narrative is steeped in the unique culture of Hawaii, reflecting the lives and bodies of kanaka women as they navigate the intricacies of queerness, colonization, and desire.
Set against the backdrop of Hawaii's haunting landscapes, this collection invites you to experience the unsettling yet profound tales of women confronting their pasts. From a childhood encounter with a wild pua'a on the enigmatic Pali highway to eerie Elvis impersonators who reveal deeper connections, these stories are as engaging as they are thought-provoking. Amidst grief and longing, Kakimoto offers readers a fierce love letter to mixed native Hawaiian and Japanese women, drawing upon the rich superstitions and cultural nuances of the islands.
A must-read for those interested in contemporary literature, gender studies, and Hawaiian culture, 'Every Drop Is a Man's Nightmare' showcases how humor and resilience can flourish even in absurd situations. Grab your copy now and delve into a world that is much more than a postcard from paradise.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781803510095
Year: 2023
Publisher: Granta
Delivery Information: We offer reliable and rapid shipping services, ensuring you receive your book in excellent condition. Don't miss out on this extraordinary collection that promises to leave a lasting impression.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781803510095
Year: 2023
Publisher: Granta
Description:
In Hawaii, a cast of women reckon with physical and emotional alienation, and the toll it takes on their psyches. A childhood encounter with a wild pua'a (boar) on the haunted Pali highway portends one woman's increasingly fraught relationship with her body during pregnancy. A woman recalls an uncanny experience, in which Elvis impersonators take centre stage, to an acquaintance who doesn't yet know just how intimately they're connected. An elderly widow begins seeing her deceased lover in the giant corpse flower a mourner has gifted her.
Centering native Hawaiian identity, and how it unfolds in the lives, mind and bodies of kanaka women, the stories in Kakimoto's debut collection are speculative and uncanny, exploring themes of queerness, colonization and desire. Both a fierce love letter to mixed native Hawaiian and Japanese women and a searing dispatch from an occupied territory simmering with tension, Every Drop is a Man's Nightmare takes seriously the superstitions born of the islands. Kakimoto's characters seek pleasure and purpose even in absurd circumstances, often with a surprising sense of humor, and her stories treat Hawai'i as so much more than a postcard from paradise.
Set against the backdrop of Hawaii's haunting landscapes, this collection invites you to experience the unsettling yet profound tales of women confronting their pasts. From a childhood encounter with a wild pua'a on the enigmatic Pali highway to eerie Elvis impersonators who reveal deeper connections, these stories are as engaging as they are thought-provoking. Amidst grief and longing, Kakimoto offers readers a fierce love letter to mixed native Hawaiian and Japanese women, drawing upon the rich superstitions and cultural nuances of the islands.
A must-read for those interested in contemporary literature, gender studies, and Hawaiian culture, 'Every Drop Is a Man's Nightmare' showcases how humor and resilience can flourish even in absurd situations. Grab your copy now and delve into a world that is much more than a postcard from paradise.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781803510095
Year: 2023
Publisher: Granta
Delivery Information: We offer reliable and rapid shipping services, ensuring you receive your book in excellent condition. Don't miss out on this extraordinary collection that promises to leave a lasting impression.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781803510095
Year: 2023
Publisher: Granta
Description:
In Hawaii, a cast of women reckon with physical and emotional alienation, and the toll it takes on their psyches. A childhood encounter with a wild pua'a (boar) on the haunted Pali highway portends one woman's increasingly fraught relationship with her body during pregnancy. A woman recalls an uncanny experience, in which Elvis impersonators take centre stage, to an acquaintance who doesn't yet know just how intimately they're connected. An elderly widow begins seeing her deceased lover in the giant corpse flower a mourner has gifted her.
Centering native Hawaiian identity, and how it unfolds in the lives, mind and bodies of kanaka women, the stories in Kakimoto's debut collection are speculative and uncanny, exploring themes of queerness, colonization and desire. Both a fierce love letter to mixed native Hawaiian and Japanese women and a searing dispatch from an occupied territory simmering with tension, Every Drop is a Man's Nightmare takes seriously the superstitions born of the islands. Kakimoto's characters seek pleasure and purpose even in absurd circumstances, often with a surprising sense of humor, and her stories treat Hawai'i as so much more than a postcard from paradise.