PositiveThe MissourianThere are few if any unexpected plot twists; the reader follows the characters as they find their ways through and around obstacles in their lives. Danticat’s stories draw portraits of resilient people surviving in a turbulent world ... Some of the stories in Everything Inside require no cultural seasoning to leave an impact upon the reader. Others bear a distinct Haitian savor, yet not in a way that those unfamiliar with Haitian culture will find distant or inaccessible ... Danticat sprinkles bits of Haitian language, customs, and traditions into her stories the same way an experienced cook uses spices to give a dish its distinctive regional character. Her stories have universal appeal, but with a distinctly Haitian flavor ... Readers unfamiliar with Danticat will find this short book an appealing introduction to her writing. Those who have enjoyed her previous novels and short stories will see her most recent publication as a welcome addition to her growing body of work.
