panI read this book with my local reading group. I really didn‘t like it - I don‘t like books containing child or animal abuse. It seemed far too padded out at times and I absolutely hated the ending. I‘m so pleased I‘ve finally finished it so I get on and read something more pleasant!
A library book which I‘m reading with my local book club. The theme is a story set in South America so we‘re in Trinidad.
I have been doing deep dives into eligible books the Women's Prize for Fiction might pick for 2024.
I was thinking about how there is often times a Caribbean novel that I have not heard of makes it's way onto the list, so I started seeking out books from there released since April 1, 2023 and I think if any I read about have a shot is it this one! The synopsis sounds just right for the Women's Prize both in form and theme.
pickAbsolutely loved this, even though Alethea had led such a sad life, this felt quite uplifting!
First #roll100 read down, and also #fourfoursin24 as Alethea works in retail and part of the plot is centred around this 🙌 - Retail Greyscale ✅
pickWow. This book is tense and sad and really floored me. I was breathless with high heart rate at times. Everyone is unreliable and self serving and it‘s difficult to know what real. But there is very visceral emotion throughout. And foreboding dread
pickA richly polished and moving portrait, written without one speck of superfluous sentimentality. We follow Mr. Mohun Biswas, from his humble birth to a humble death on the island of mid-20th century Trinidad, as he moves amongst a vast myriad of houses, all occupied by an equally vast and comic cast of characters, seeking a house of his own. Background record: “Hits of the Trinidad Tripoli Steel Band: Trinidadian Reggae Style Music” (1973).
Open to those who signed up for #Book2Book with @AllDebooks
Comment below if you would like this copy of Mycroft Holmes by NBA legend and LA Times columnist Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. If multiple people request it, I‘ll hold a drawing to determine the winner on Sept 16.
