Cereus Blooms at Night

Bold and lyrical, sensual and highly charged, Cereus Blooms at Night is the beautifully written, much-talked-about first novel by Shani Mootoo, one of Canada�s most exciting new literary voices.At the core of this haunting multi-generational novel are the shifting faces of Mala � adventurer and protector, recluse, and madwoman. Related by the engaging voice of Tyler, Mala�s vivacious male caretaker at the Paradise Alms House, Cereus Blooms at Night is layered with unforgettable scenes of a world where love and treachery collide.