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A wickedly witty and uproarious tale that's bound to tickle your funny bone. In the heart of Brixton, Battersby's basement bedsit is the stage for his grand aspirations: wealth, women, a succulent T-bone, and a place to call home. Driven by these dreams, he rallies a ragtag crew of mates to pool their resources and purchase a house together.
But the path to property ownership is fraught with obstacles: grasping landlords, the siren song of frivolous spending, and the less-than-warm embrace of their adopted country. Can this eclectic band of schemers and dreamers, hailing from Trinidad and Jamaica, overcome the odds and turn their shared vision into reality?
Selvon's razor-sharp observations of displaced Londoners have laid the groundwork for countless authors who followed, including literary luminaries Hanif Kureishi and Zadie Smith. His masterful portrayal of migrant and post-migrant life in the capital continues to resonate, offering a timeless exploration of the immigrant experience.
Book ISBN: | 9780241441329 |
Book Author: | Sam Selvon |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Penguin Classics |
Book Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 128 x 196 x 19 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2020-06-08 |
Book Pagination: | 144 pages |
Book Weight: | 112g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
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