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The Bread the Devil Knead

By: Lisa Allen-Agostini
Narrated by: Lisa Allen-Agostini
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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....

©2021 Lisa Allen-Agostini (P)2022 W F Howes African American Coming of Age Domestic Thrillers Genre Fiction Thriller & Suspense Fiction Heartfelt Scary Tear-jerking Exciting Feel-Good Thriller Suspense

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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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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.

Suggested to me by Audible - Happy with my choice

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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.

Fantastic!

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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

raw and beautiful

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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'

Absorbing read

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I would definitely recommend this book, refreshingly powerful to listen to an author/ narrator from the Caribbean that did not hold back with they story and her authentic accent was just the cherry on top !

Authentic

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An amazingly powerful book, I was deeply moved by it. It was a hard listen at times but it was important to hear it. The narrator ( and author) delivers the story so well, I felt I was there, I could feel this story deeply through her delivery.

A profound and moving piece of writing

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Being of English heritage, it took me a little while to get used to the accent. The story drew me in, and I got use to the accent and its location. Excellent fiction.

very interesting 👌🏿

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This is an absolute masterpiece. The beautiful narration brings the whole story to life . Words rarely so honestly written and spoken that shine light on the truth of abuse and neglect. Please write more.

Masterpiece.

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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.

Narrated by author - makes for a brilliant listen

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Painful story but with survival and hope at it's heart. The narration was beautiful and excellent,

Painful story

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