Miller, Kei
The Same Earth
- ISBN 13:
- 9780753823118
- author:
- Miller, Kei
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W&N
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.2 cm
- Genre:
- General & Literary Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Same Earth by Kei Miller In this humorous and bittersweet tale, Jamaica is devastated after Hurricane 1974. A young woman's stolen panties spark an unlikely neighbourhood watch scheme with Imelda Richardson, who has taken in the ex-pat community. As tensions rise, a Pentecostal fervour sweeps through the village of Watersgate, threatening to destroy everything. As the situation spirals out of control, Imelda must intervene to save a gay man from the wrath of the church-goers. With the river suddenly flooding her home, seen as a punishment from God, Imelda's actions become the only hope for peace in the community. With its unique blend of fantastical realism and domestic comedy, The Same Earth is a thought-provoking exploration of identity, community, and the complexities of human relationships.
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