The Lost Love Songs of Boysie Singh
von Ingrid Persaud
From the award-winning author of Love After Love, comes an epic of wonder, danger and risk. 'A voice that has a vibrancy of its own.' Rachel JoyceThis is the tale of four women. Popo: brilliant, vulnerable and stuck. FROM THE WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARD FOR FICTION 2021'With Ingrid Persaud's, assured, wizened and brilliant hand at the pen, these women become vitally, thrillingly, and unforgettably alive.' MARLON JAMES'A voice that has a vibrancy of its own.' RACHEL JOYCE'A talented and engaging storyteller.' Sunday Times'Persaud has a knack for finding the sublime in the ordinary.' SARA COLLINS, GuardianFrom the award-winning author of Love After Love, comes an epic of wonder, danger and risk.This is the tale of four women.Popo: brilliant, vulnerable and stuck. She's determined to free herself from the traps of her past.Mana Lala: a devoted mother - her only connection to her man is their little boy, and she will do anything to keep them both close.For Doris, well, he's glorious and once she's licked him into shape, her husband presents an opportunity to climb the social ladder. She's heard the awful stories, but she's sure they won't be hers.Rosie just wants to mind her business, her lover, Etty, and her store.Four lives, connected and controlled by one man: the notorious, charismatic gangster Boysie Singh. Pull up a chair and let these women tell of the man they believed could love, help or free them, and how some of them survived to tell a tale at all.PRAISE FOR LOVE AFTER LOVE'A beautiful book. I adored it.' RICHARD OSMAN'Full of wit and soul.' TRACY CHEVALIER'Unforgettable' MARLON JAMES'It made me ugly cry' JESSIE BURTON'Glorious' RACHEL JOYCE.
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The Lost Love Songs of Boysie Singh
von Ingrid Persaud
From the award-winning author of Love After Love, comes an epic of wonder, danger and risk. 'A voice that has a vibrancy of its own.' Rachel JoyceThis is the tale of four women. Popo: brilliant, vulnerable and stuck. FROM THE WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARD FOR FICTION 2021'With Ingrid Persaud's, assured, wizened and brilliant hand at the pen, these women become vitally, thrillingly, and unforgettably alive.' MARLON JAMES'A voice that has a vibrancy of its own.' RACHEL JOYCE'A talented and engaging storyteller.' Sunday Times'Persaud has a knack for finding the sublime in the ordinary.' SARA COLLINS, GuardianFrom the award-winning author of Love After Love, comes an epic of wonder, danger and risk.This is the tale of four women.Popo: brilliant, vulnerable and stuck. She's determined to free herself from the traps of her past.Mana Lala: a devoted mother - her only connection to her man is their little boy, and she will do anything to keep them both close.For Doris, well, he's glorious and once she's licked him into shape, her husband presents an opportunity to climb the social ladder. She's heard the awful stories, but she's sure they won't be hers.Rosie just wants to mind her business, her lover, Etty, and her store.Four lives, connected and controlled by one man: the notorious, charismatic gangster Boysie Singh. Pull up a chair and let these women tell of the man they believed could love, help or free them, and how some of them survived to tell a tale at all.PRAISE FOR LOVE AFTER LOVE'A beautiful book. I adored it.' RICHARD OSMAN'Full of wit and soul.' TRACY CHEVALIER'Unforgettable' MARLON JAMES'It made me ugly cry' JESSIE BURTON'Glorious' RACHEL JOYCE.
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Rezension von JazfulI wanted to learn more about Trinidad and was curious to read this book – and I wasn’t disappointed. The story is set in Trinidad between the 1930s and 1950s, with a focus on the Indian diaspora living on the island. I especially liked that the story is told from the perspectives of four strong women. The chapters are very short, which makes for a smooth reading experience, and the constantly shifting perspectives keep things varied and engaging. It took me a little while to get used to the language, as the author wrote the book in authentic Trini Creole. But this actually makes the story feel all the more real and intimate. Some reviews and summaries describe Boysie – the man around whom the story partly revolves – as a “charismatic figure.” Um, nope. I hated that guy from start to finish. The book powerfully illustrates how little has changed when men use power, violence, and threats to control and destroy women’s lives. The book is very informative if you’re looking to understand more about Trinidad’s history and colonial legacy. All in all: highly recommended!