Author: Alex Wheatle
publisher name: Allison & Busby
ISBN: 9780749082437
Title: Island Songs
Description: "Island Songs" by Alex Wheatle is a hauntingly and beautifully written narrative that unfolds the story of two sisters, Jenny and Hortense Rodney. Descendants of the fierce Maroon people, they grow up in rural Claremont, experiencing the cycle of rural Jamaican life. Tired of the monotony, the sisters decide to take a chance and move to England with their husbands, seeking a better life.
The novel delves into their experiences in England, exploring themes of love, laughter, and family loyalties amid the jazz cafes and streets of Brixton. Against the backdrop of twentieth-century Jamaica, "Island Songs" is an epic tale that weaves together history, traditions, and the untold secrets of a family's journey. Alex Wheatle crafts a narrative that captures the essence of cultural richness and the complexities of family relationships.
