Escoffery, Jonathan
If I Survive You
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008685799
- author:
- Escoffery, Jonathan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Fourth Estate Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 154
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Set against the backdrop of 1979 Miami, this novel tells the story of two brothers, Topper and Sanya, who flee their native Kingston in search of a better life. However, their arrival in America is met with suspicion and confusion, as they struggle to navigate a society that does not understand them.
Their eldest son Delano's desire for a better future for his own children is matched only by his recklessness in trying to secure it, while their youngest son Trelawny faces a society that questions his identity. As both brothers face various obstacles, including an unreliable father, racism, financial crisis, and the devastating effects of Hurricane Andrew, they find themselves at odds with each other.
The result is a complex and nuanced exploration of family, identity, and the challenges of navigating a new world. With its vivid portrayal of the immigrant experience, this novel is a powerful and thought-provoking read.
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