Macmillan Caribbean Writers: John Crow's Devil
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Macmillan Caribbean Writers: John Crow's Devil by Akashic Books
In the village of Gibbeah - where certain women fly and certain men protect secrets with their lives - magic coexists with religion, and good and evil are never as they seem. In this town, a battle is fought between two men of God. The story begins when a drunkard named Hector Bligh (the 'Rum Preacher') is dragged from his pulpit by a man calling himself 'Apostle' York. Handsome and brash, York demands a fire-and-brimstone church, but sets in motion a phenomenal and deadly struggle for the soul of Gibbeah itself.This stunning debut novel tells the story of a biblical struggle in a remote Jamaican village in 1957. With language as taut as classic works by Cormac McCarthy, and a richness reminiscent of early Toni Morrison, Marlon James reveals his unique narrative command that will firmly establish his place as one of today's freshest, most talented young writers.
"A powerful first novel..writing with assurance and control." New York Times, Editor's Choice "A dynamic, vernacular debut...an exciting read." Publishers Weekly "Elements coalesce in a Jamaican stew spicier than jerk chicken. It's 150-proof literary rum guaranteed to intoxicate and enchant. Highly recommended." Library Journal (starred review)"
Marlon James was born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1970. He graduated from the University of the West Indies in 1991 with a degree in Literature and is now an award-winning artist and writer.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780230034884 |
| ISBN 10 | 0230034888 |
| Title | Macmillan Caribbean Writers: John Crow's Devil |
| Author | Akashic Books |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Macmillan Education |
| Year published | 2009-01-02 |
| Number of pages | 232 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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