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Antigua and Barbuda
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This is a short story, or rather, an essay, concerning the consequences of tourism and colonialism in the small island country Antigua and Barbuda. Jamaica Kincaid paints a poignant picture of the island where she grew up, and how life there has changed since. Not only did I learn more about the history of Antigua and Barbuda, but this book was also eye-opening and thought-provoking in a lot of ways. Kincaid is angry when writing this, ...more
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This is a short story, or rather, an essay, concerning the consequences of tourism and colonialism in the small island country Antigua and Barbuda. Jamaica Kincaid paints a poignant picture of the island where she grew up, and how life there has changed since. Not only did I learn more about the history of Antigua and Barbuda, but this book was also eye-opening and thought-provoking in a lot of ways. Kincaid is angry when writing this, ...more
Apr 30, 2020
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