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A review by bajebookclub
These Fields & Hills by Shondrell Meredith
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
Books set in Barbados, about Barbadians and our culture are my favorite. It’s because I can identify, visualize and smile at understanding just what it means.
Shondrell’s debut novella shares not only the history of Barbados but also the present day happenings - ZR culture, potholes, weather patterns, Chefette, people watching, maliciousness!
What I liked about These Fields & Hills is that as Alyssa went on with her day which just was not going her way and she took the time to examine her life, her choices and her future. I also enjoyed the humour that made me cackle out at least 4 times (feel free to ask me which pages).
There were valuable lessons Alyssa learnt about family, friendship and life choices.
Shondrell Meredith, this book was too short! I would have loved to hear a bit about Alyssa’s parents, more on how Demarco & Alyssa grew up together, and how the family handled Demarco’s presence.
One other thing, I would have loved to know about Alyssa’s love life! Oh I don’t like Bernicia and I am still upset with Demarco!
Thank you Shondrell.
🇧🇧 This was Baje Bookclub’s February Bajan Book of the Month #12bajanbooksin2024
Shondrell’s debut novella shares not only the history of Barbados but also the present day happenings - ZR culture, potholes, weather patterns, Chefette, people watching, maliciousness!
What I liked about These Fields & Hills is that as Alyssa went on with her day which just was not going her way and she took the time to examine her life, her choices and her future. I also enjoyed the humour that made me cackle out at least 4 times (feel free to ask me which pages).
There were valuable lessons Alyssa learnt about family, friendship and life choices.
Shondrell Meredith, this book was too short! I would have loved to hear a bit about Alyssa’s parents, more on how Demarco & Alyssa grew up together, and how the family handled Demarco’s presence.
One other thing, I would have loved to know about Alyssa’s love life! Oh I don’t like Bernicia and I am still upset with Demarco!
Thank you Shondrell.
🇧🇧 This was Baje Bookclub’s February Bajan Book of the Month #12bajanbooksin2024