Black Cake

A Novel

De: Charmaine Wilkerson

Narrado por: Lynnette R. Freeman, Simone Mcintyre

NOW A HULU STREAMING SERIES • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK AS FEATURED ON TODAY • Two estranged siblings delve into their mother’s hidden past—and how it all connects to her traditional Caribbean black cake—in this immersive family saga, “a character-driven, multigenerational story that’s meant to be savored” (Time).

“Wilkerson transports you across the decades and around the globe accompanied by complex, wonderfully drawn characters.”—Taylor Jenkins Reid, New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Daisy Jones & The Six, and Malibu Rising

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We can’t choose what we inherit. But can we choose who we become?

In present-day California, Eleanor Bennett’s death leaves behind a puzzling inheritance for her two children, Byron and Benny: a black cake, made from a family recipe with a long history, and a voice recording. In her message, Eleanor shares a tumultuous story about a headstrong young swimmer who escapes her island home under suspicion of murder. The heartbreaking tale Eleanor unfolds, the secrets she still holds back, and the mystery of a long-lost child challenge everything the siblings thought they knew about their lineage and themselves.

Can Byron and Benny reclaim their once-close relationship, piece together Eleanor’s true history, and fulfill her final request to “share the black cake when the time is right”? Will their mother’s revelations bring them back together or leave them feeling more lost than ever?

Charmaine Wilkerson’s debut novel is a story of how the inheritance of betrayals, secrets, memories, and even names can shape relationships and history. Deeply evocative and beautifully written, Black Cake is an extraordinary journey through the life of a family changed forever by the choices of its matriarch.

©2022 Charmaine Wilkerson (P)2022 Random House Audio

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“Black Cake is a character-driven, multigenerational story that’s meant to be savored. . . . Thought-provoking and poignant.”—Time

“A thrilling debut novel about sibling ties and hidden family history.”—Glamour

“As delicious as the titular dessert.”—W Magazine

Love it !

Not big on reading books. But after watching the show on Hulu I became interested in the story and decided to listen to it instead and I’m glad I did. Great story about Covey and her family.

Good Read

Great read. The beginning was slow for me. But I enjoyed the book. And loved the story line.

Wasn’t sure at first but definitely worth the listen

I listen to many books- and read many books. And like many books, you have to give the book and / or the reader a chance.
I found this book to be unlike any I have read- never read about the Caribbean islands or it’s people. The 60s are a part of my own childhood so I thought the era was interesting.
Highly recommended for listening or reading.

Great

I really enjoyed this story. The de Development of the characters, the conclusions that we get to in the end. The narration is superb

Wow

What a wonderful story! There were times when I cried. Times when I was so elated that love prevailed! I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Week done.

Riveting!

such a good story! Well narrated and I couldn't wait to find out what happened next as the various mysteries unfold. Stand up and protest the destruction of the oceans and our planet...it's our home and money and conveniences is not worth its destruction.

spectacular

the narrators of the story were wonderful. beautiful story. wonderful ending. will read again and again.

Women,sisterhood and Support

This book took you on a journey of dreams and disappointments. Struggles y to hat many women go through as a minority in their own country and others. Yet, we preserve with our strength to reach our desired goals. We all have secrets we keep.

Absolutely Powerful

The story’s pace, perfect; the characters were complicated and intriguing, the narration gave a perfect blind of accents that made the visual come to life in my minds eye. It’s the kind of novel that you think about long after you have listened.

Question

I fully enjoyed this book! It was a hard to put down book. I felt like I was experiencing every moment of the story. Pure Awesomeness! My question is who poisoned Little Man?