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aoispice's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I really enjoyed it even though it was a slow start. My favourite stories in the collection were The Village Washer, A Drink of Water, Eraser's Dilemma and My Girl in the City. I think they captured the people and countries of Trinidad and the UK well.
shann_n's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
A lovely, quick read. Full of brilliant characters on fast-paced, everyday and common place adventures. Selvon has a very soothing narrative voice, that is enhanced by the West Indian turns of phrase and idioms throughout.
My favourites were 'Obeah in the Grove' and 'My Girl and the City'.
shannie0101's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0