Sam Selvon
Paperback | Pages: 240 pages Rating: 4.05 | 434 Users | 31 Reviews
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| Title | : | A Brighter Sun |
| Author | : | Sam Selvon |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 240 pages |
| Published | : | May 29th 1979 by Longman Publishing Group (first published 1953) |
| Categories | : | Fiction. Literary Fiction. Academic. School |
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I read A Brighter Sun years ago, I think this re-read is exactly what I needed. There is something magical about reading about a place you currently reside at and I think that is what I loved most about this book. Sam Selvon's A Brighter Sun follows the main character Tiger Baboolal, an Indian man from the rural part of Trinidad. Tiger gets married and through his marriage he is given a plot of land with $200TTD to start his life with his wife. Tiger and his wife moves to San Juan an up and coming community 4 miles away from the capital Port of Spain. In San Juan Tiger tries to fit in, learn what it means to be a man and more importantly tries to navigate the changing world around him. Sam Selvon thrust us into a period of history where Trinidad and Tobago is still trying to figure out herself. She is caught between pre- Independence, the influx of Americans to her shore and the ranging war in Europe. Historically, a lot is happening and Selvon uses that to tell a story and show us how these things impacts our main character. If you are looking for an in-depth look into live in Trinidad and Tobago during the 1930s, this is definitely a book you want to pick up. If you are looking for a memorable character- trust me, you wont forget Tiger. A must read Trini book for me. I read this for the #ReadCaribbean challenge.Be Specific About Books Supposing A Brighter Sun
| Original Title: | A Brighter Sun |
| ISBN: | 0582642655 (ISBN13: 9780582642652) |
| Edition Language: | English |
Rating Of Books A Brighter Sun
Ratings: 4.05 From 434 Users | 31 ReviewsCritique Of Books A Brighter Sun
The book is really well written and gives an insightful view of Trinidad and Tobago before the end of WWII and teens and the issues they face in regards to responsibility and relationships. It depicts well the journey of a young man into adulthood due to a child marriage. His thoughts, how he deals with marriage, working, a child that is not the preferred biological sex, sexual relations, friendship with racial divides and his path to maturity is well displayed. I thought Urmilla's characterWhat is to is must is.
I read this when I was about 15 for a high school lit class. It's an interesting glimpse into the past and the cultural divides in Trinidad and Tobago at the time. Not exceptional but a good read.
The many short stories, both in the Caribbean and English setting offered my first glimpse into the work of a Trinidadian author and kindled somewhat of an obsession with local and regional content. Impeccably written, it makes for easy reading and the nostalgic feeling of home.
very interesting book
Read this long ago for school and I remember really enjoying it.
i love this book
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