Like every other Caribbean child, I grew up with Anansi stories. It was so fascinating to read about how that clever spider would trick all the other animals, especially Tiger. As I got older, I learnt that the Anansi stories originally came from Africa and was brought to our islands by slaves. Anansi Boys is … Continue reading BOOK REVIEW – Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman
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BOOK REVIEW – Catfish Lullaby by A.C. Wise
I got a free reader's copy in exchange for my honest review. Thanks NetGalley and Broken Eye Books!In all cultures, we have tales passed down from generation to generation. Often these tales are altered as time passes, so sometimes we mix up the villains and heroes.In Catfish Lullaby, we meet Catfish John, who's supposedly an … Continue reading BOOK REVIEW – Catfish Lullaby by A.C. Wise
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