Belizaire the Cajun

by Glen Pitre, Dean Shapiro (Editor)

Based on the 1987 motion picture, this historical novel recounts the exploits of Belizaire Breaux, a Cajun herbalist and traiteur (faith healer).

144 pages, Paperback

First published October 19, 1988

Reviews

[Aaron G · Rating 4 out of 5]

I find it hard to say much here. The book is very much a novelization of a movie of the same name and reads like it. Not as much detail as I would have liked. To my regret, I still have not seen the movie but will make a point to do so soon. All in all, a good story of the portrayal of the Cajuns of South Louisiana and how they’ve been viewed in a modern lens. Pitre does good work in that regard, along with his more folklore-oriented work.

[Patricia Alvarado · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chez moi

Set in pre-Civil War 18th century, Glen Pitre has captured the Cajun personality to a T. Fun-loving and mischievous, not much seems to be able to diminish the Cajun joie de vivre.

[Angie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh. It wasn't great, but it wasn't bad either. I'm not sure if this was written before or after the movie was made, but it reads like a novelization of a movie.