Spirals in the Caribbean. Representing Violence and Connection in Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

The article reviews *Spirals in the Caribbean: Representing Violence and Connection in Haiti and the Dominican Republic*, a 2024 book by Sophie Maríñez that explores the complex historical and cultural relations between Haiti and the Dominican Republic through the metaphor of the spiral. Maríñez, a professor at the City University of New York with French and Dominican heritage, employs an interdisciplinary approach combining literature, history, and cultural studies to analyze key moments such as the Haitian Revolution, the 1937 massacre, and indigenous-African interactions. The book also examines the anti-Haitian trope of the "Comegente" and the political implications of Dominican legal decisions like Sentencia 168-13. Recognized for its innovative methodology and extensive bibliography, the work addresses themes of race, ethnicity, and identity, making it a significant resource for understanding Caribbean interrelations and anti-Haitianism.