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85th out of 228 books
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Green Days by the River (Caribbean Writers Series)
Another perceptive novel about a boy on the edge of adult responsibilities. It is the story of Shellie, a Trinidadian boy who moves to a new village and there meets two girls. He is charmed by Rosalie but he is attracted to the more cheerful and accessible Joan. Introduction by Gareth Griffiths.
Paperback, 198 pages
Published
September 27th 2000
by Heinemann Educational Books
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This is my second and last book that I will ever read by Michael Anthony. In the last couple of years, I've taken interest in Caribbean literature. While looking up books by Trinidadian authors, I found Michael Anthony, whose novels are highly regarded. However, I have noticed that the great reviews come from people who read him years ago while they were in school, so they are more like "nostalgic memories" rather than "factual reviews".
I started off with "The Year In San Fernando", which, whil...more
I started off with "The Year In San Fernando", which, whil...more
Not really one for me. I read it because it's a potential text to be studied on the GCSE English Literature paper and I've marked it for years but this is the first time anyone had bothered to answer questions on it - usually people select the far superior 'Of Mice and Men'.
Nevertheless, I bought it and read it so I would be fully informed when marking scripts and I have to say that the novel was persistently disappointing throughout. The author uses the technique of 'omission' (or so the candid...more
Nevertheless, I bought it and read it so I would be fully informed when marking scripts and I have to say that the novel was persistently disappointing throughout. The author uses the technique of 'omission' (or so the candid...more
Found this randomly in my house and decided to give it a re-read. This was one of those cxc books we analysed to death in school and I found myself reverting to that analysis when I was reading. Sighs. Memories lol.
A good, short read. I loved reading about Trinidad and how places were, the descriptions, the context of growing up, a good throwback read for this month :-)
A good, short read. I loved reading about Trinidad and how places were, the descriptions, the context of growing up, a good throwback read for this month :-)
I read this book on the heels of a V.S. Naipaul phase to further experience Trinidad. I liked the story. I'm left with a lingering memory of his description of vegetation that I never heard of before, and I'm grateful for that.
This was one of the most self centered books that I have ever read but I cannot deny the technique the Writer used so I say brava to Michael Anthony
I enjoyed this so much as a teenager in secondary school. The most disappointing thing about it, however, was meeting the author.
Recently reread this book and I just loved it even more. This was one of my favorite school assigned books. I'm so happy I read this book. Intriguing plot and I love the symbolism in the book :)
This was one of my favorite book in school, now it is my oldest daughter favorite Caribbean fiction.
Provides good imagery without becoming overly descriptive. Good reading and a great classic.
you have to read this book. It's wonderful and the author had a sense of Caribbean description.
Loved this book. Read this book in my childhood days. Must have read it over five times.
May 21, 2012
Fabian
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well written, fantastic storyline and a lot of historical fact
Feb 25, 2010
Coraline
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high school was more tollerable with this as a literature book
Great Book. Really relates to growing up.
Sep 20, 2009
Chesnie
marked it as to-read
i need this book so in do what i need to do
its good
Set in Trinidad, he describes in sweet details, about life in the island. The plot revolves around a boy who falls in love with a popular girl and all the drama it entails. It follows him through some years as he grows into early adulthood, and his experiences of being young, loss, and love... and of course blackmail :)
An enjoyable book though nothing seems to turn out quite right.
An enjoyable book though nothing seems to turn out quite right.
I read this book when I was very young, and re-read as a teenager, with vastly different interpretations. Any teenager can relate to the experiences of Shell, as he moves into early adulthood. This book also showcases some of the rural aspects of Trinidad, which most people never see.
Comess! Funny how a desire you once had comes back to haunt you! When you get it after you no longer want it and the dream becomes a living nightmare.... Youth and folly can sometimes lead to a lifetime of regret paying for an error made in one minute.
Another high school English Lit book - being from Trinidad, it was fun in a way reading about people who are from your home town and who speak a local dialect that you recognize.
this book was a very interesting book filled with alterior motives and sacrifices
Jun 01, 2008
Ainsbrow66
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A part of our high school syllabus
A very nice book to read: romance, Caribbean culture and more........
The story of Shellie who moves to a different town and meets Rosalie and Joan.
A rare jewel. Beautiful coming of age story.
From then on I wanted four huge dogs
Jun 17, 2013
Jevaughn Forrester
marked it as to-read
Jun 15, 2013
Janelle
marked it as to-read
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Considered one of Trinidad’s foremost historians,
Anthony travelled to England in 1955, where he
worked in factories and as a telegraphist. His
literary career began with contributions to the
magazine Bim. His first novel, The Games Were
Coming, was published in 1963; his most...more
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Considered one of Trinidad’s foremost historians,
Anthony travelled to England in 1955, where he
worked in factories and as a telegraphist. His
literary career began with contributions to the
magazine Bim. His first novel, The Games Were
Coming, was published in 1963; his most...more
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