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The chosen place, the timeless people

Pages
472
Published
1969
Language
English

Synopsis

In the remote, devastated Caribbean island of Bourneville, a community deeply connected to its past enslavement lives. When an American research team arrives, the delicate balance of power is disrupted. Tense relationships unfold between the islanders and the foreigners, highlighting the intricate dynamics of race, class, and history.

How it reads

Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (1)
Trauma

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