“When this book was first out, I received a copy as a gift from a friend. I took it with me on a flight back from Jamaica. During the flight, I giggled so much as I read that the stewardess tending my area finally got fed up with my outbursts and said to me,"listen, either you tell me what that book is about or quit reading." She was an avid reader and was aching to know what had captivated my imagination so.
The book describes several social dilemas in Jamaica through the eyes of a madman. In truth a schizophrenia.
Issues such as race and class, haves and have nots and of course politics that overshadowed every thing on the Island.
An excellent read, that provides many gut busting laughter,insight into the usually closed world of middle class Jamaicans, and a straight forward look at the position of a white German Tourist in Jamaica and how her colour protects her from doing time in Jail.”
Rhys3 wrote this review Friday, July 13 2007.
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