Author: V.S. Naipaul
publisher name: Picador USA
ISBN: 9780330523004
"Miguel Street" by V.S. Naipaul is a novel set in Port of Spain, Trinidad, during World War Two. Narrated by an unnamed boy in the neighborhood, the story introduces readers to a diverse array of characters, such as Popo the carpenter, Man-man, and Big-Foot. The novel captures the essence of life in Miguel Street, offering a microcosm of experiences, from the comical to the poignant. Naipaul's writing is characterized by wisdom, wit, and a keen observation of the complexities of human existence.