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Chargement... Never Far from Nowhere (1996)par Andrea Levy
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A passionate and perceptive story full of the pain and the humour of growing up, from Andrea Levy, author of the Orange Prize winning SMALL ISLAND and the Man Booker shortlisted THE LONG SONG. NEVER FAR FROM NOWHERE is the story of two sisters, Olive and Vivien, born in London to Jamaican parents and brought up on a council estate. They go to the same grammar school, but while Vivien's life becomes a chaotic mix of friendships, youth clubs, skinhead violence, A-levels, discos and college, Olive, three years older and a skin shade darker, has a very different tale to tell... Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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Following two sisters, the daughters of Jamaican immigrants, as they grow up on a London council estate, this novel demonstrates the way in which our prospects in life are shaped and limited by our environment and our own expectations of oursevles. There is an impressive supporting cast - I particularly liked cockney Eddie and his excruciating family.
We are told early on that one of the sisters has skin significantly darker than the other and we suspect this may have a bearing on events. The theme of racism is there throughout but largely understated until the very end. A really excellent and thought-provoking read. (show ( )