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Shani Mootoo
Shani Mootoo is the author of Cereus Blooms at Night, a novel that explores themes of identity and belonging. Her writing often delves into the complexities of Caribbean life and the immigrant experience.
Moving forward sideways like a crab
Moving forward sideways like a crab
- Pages
- 336
- Published
- 2014
- Language
- English
Synopsis
At age nine, Jonathan's mother, Sid, disappears from his life. As an adult, he finally reconnects with the mother he has always loved, but she has changed significantly. She is now Sydney, a sophisticated man. Jonathan struggles with both confusion and anger at Sydney's choices, yet tries with eager hope to understand this new dynamic.
Genres
Characters
Prince JonathanProtagonist
SidSupporting
SydneySupporting