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giocdavis's review against another edition
4.0
i enjoyed kincaid's style of writing, but i can understand why it might put people off. kincaid explores colonialism, imperialism, tourism, and corruption in antigua. it's a very short read, but i think its brevity only adds to the points she's trying to convey.
alex_mlynek's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
notesofacrocodile's review against another edition
informative
tense
4.0
powerful collection of essays on antigua, the eponymous small place. with firmness and emotion, jamaica kincaid tells us about her country, and how it suffers under the weariness that embodies antigua following the effects of colonialism. there is a beauty to her writing that does not take away from the ugliness that she desires to convey; whether it be the tyranny of governmental corruption, the ignorance of the white tourists, or even the infuriating behaviour and actions of the colonisers. admittedly, antigua is not a country that i know a lot about and this series of essays gave me an entry into the environment of the country; it doesn't hold the sanitised, overly technical, detached quality of traditional academic essays, rather she gives it a human touch that evokes empathy and rage for her, and for her people.
utzkhushi's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
5.0
sunday_evening's review against another edition
challenging
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
Got a little ramble-y towards the end.