After three young friends' playful attempt at Obeah (voodoo) on a pesky older sister, she dies. Could their fooling with black magic actually have worked? In a tale that will challenge the bonds of friendship and family relationships, the stage is set for an extraordinary coming of age. A dark comedy, with its action hinging around the mysterious passing of a teenage girl named Pearl. It is about everyone except Pearl; about her mother Loretta, and brother Omar - A little boy whose mischievous exploits finally get the better of him. The Enticingly Boyish Characters of Omar, Jeffrey & Chicken Positively Come Alive! The drama unfolds as Uncle Junior, and the village community respond in surprising ways to the corpse - still in house, while ongoing carnival festivities create a surreal atmosphere. Through their stories we get glimpses of Pearl; a girl struggling with the usual teenage angst while trying to find her place and purpose in society. Fabulously well-paced, Pearl takes place amidst a backdrop of hot Caribbean summers and rollicking Crop-Over celebrations, the wild Atlantic Ocean and miles of rolling cane fields. Pearl is a universal story! Family dysfunction, issues of race, class, culture, tradition, and just plain old bad habits push our characters to their wits' end. An exciting read.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
iUniverse
ISBN-13
9781440122712
eBay Product ID (ePID)
14046342983
Product Key Features
Book Title
Pearl: a Caribbean Story
Author
Melanie R Springer
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Literature
Publication Year
2009
Number of Pages
334 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
203mm
Item Width
127mm
Item Weight
331g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Melanie R Springer
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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