In Darkness (novel)
| Author | Nick Lake |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Young adult fiction |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Publication date | 2012 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print Hardcover |
| Pages | 341 |
| ISBN | 9781599907437 |
| OCLC | 738346546 |
In Darkness is a young adult novel by Nick Lake, published by Bloomsbury Publishing in 2012. The book tells the story of Shorty, a Haitian boy trapped in the ruins of a hospital after an earthquake, fighting for survival and drawing strength from a connection to Toussaint Louverture, a general in the Haitian Revolution.
Reception
In a review in The Guardian, Patrick Ness described the book as "a serious, nuanced, challenging novel".[1] A review in the Horn Book Guide praises the book's "unforgettable characters" and "timely and relevant themes".[2]
The book was awarded the Michael L. Printz Award[3] in 2013.
References
- ^ Ness, Patrick (January 20, 2012). "In Darkness by Nick Lake – review". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
- ^ "Lake, In Darkness". Horn Book Magazine. 23 (2). 2012.
- ^ American Library Association. "The Michael L. Printz Award". Retrieved March 12, 2025.