Island Songs by Alex Wheatle

Island Songs

Alex Wheatle

331 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction historical emotional medium-paced
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"She wondered what kind of world she had brought her two daughters into - the tedious cycle of rural Jamaican life. No chance for them to set off upon adventures and see the outside world." But sisters Jenny and Hortense Rodney, descendants of the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
funny 66%
informative 66%
challenging 33%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 33%
lighthearted 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

4.88

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