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saint_eleanor's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
This was so beautiful
Some of the stories were pretty dense and slow but not all of them and the poetry was so beautiful.
My favorite authors were Sharon Millar, Lynn Sweeting, Lelawatee-Manoo, Boodoo-Fortuné, Shivanee Ramlochan 🩵
Some of the stories were pretty dense and slow but not all of them and the poetry was so beautiful.
My favorite authors were Sharon Millar, Lynn Sweeting, Lelawatee-Manoo, Boodoo-Fortuné, Shivanee Ramlochan 🩵
bookofcinz's review
4.0
"Thicker Than Water" is a collection of memoirs, essays, stories and poems by Caribbean Writers. Some of the writers in this collection I was already familiar with, others I was excited to hear from.
The collection is edited by Funso Aiyejina and she did an amazing job of curating this strong, refreshing look into Caribbean Life. While I am not a big fan of poetry, I did enjoy the Poets and their poems that were featured. This collection is a great nod to the Caribbean culture, lifestyle and vibrant lives Caribbean people live. A lot of different topics are covered in this collection, overall writing is tight, poignant and lively.
While I thoroughly enjoyed this collection, I do have a few stand outs:
Sophia's New Shoes by Lelawatee Manoo-Rahming
Lettuce by Sharon Millar
Goal by Barbara Jenkins
G&Ts And Rita Bloody Marley by Lisa Allen-Agostini
One The Edges Of History by Judy Raymond
The Island Of My Life by Diana McCaulay
The Wayward Son by Vashti Bowlah
Poetry
"The Young Indian Witch Learns How To Pray" by Shivanee Ramlochan
"When You Eat A Mango" by Peta-Gaye V Williams
If you are looking for a solid collection of stories, poems, essays and memoirs that authentically captures Caribbean life, I highly recommend you reading this book.
The collection is edited by Funso Aiyejina and she did an amazing job of curating this strong, refreshing look into Caribbean Life. While I am not a big fan of poetry, I did enjoy the Poets and their poems that were featured. This collection is a great nod to the Caribbean culture, lifestyle and vibrant lives Caribbean people live. A lot of different topics are covered in this collection, overall writing is tight, poignant and lively.
While I thoroughly enjoyed this collection, I do have a few stand outs:
Sophia's New Shoes by Lelawatee Manoo-Rahming
Lettuce by Sharon Millar
Goal by Barbara Jenkins
G&Ts And Rita Bloody Marley by Lisa Allen-Agostini
One The Edges Of History by Judy Raymond
The Island Of My Life by Diana McCaulay
The Wayward Son by Vashti Bowlah
Poetry
"The Young Indian Witch Learns How To Pray" by Shivanee Ramlochan
"When You Eat A Mango" by Peta-Gaye V Williams
If you are looking for a solid collection of stories, poems, essays and memoirs that authentically captures Caribbean life, I highly recommend you reading this book.
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