Primitive People

In this darkly satiric novel, Simone, a vibrant young Haitian woman, escapes the chaos of Port-au-Prince only to confront a new world steeped in bizarre rituals and unsettling customs among the affluent residents of the Hudson Valley. Amidst decaying mansions and extravagant social events, she grapples with strange practices—like buried light bulbs and fur-clad mothers crafting eerie goddesses—while navigating a society where deceit is a crucial passage into adulthood. What unfolds is a poignant exploration of the disconnect between appearance and reality in a seemingly civilized environment.