The White Woman on the Green Bicycle The White Woman on the Green Bicycle

The White Woman on the Green Bicycle

A Novel

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Publisher Description

A beautifully written, unforgettable novel of a troubled marriage, set against the lush landscape and political turmoil of Trinidad—by the award-winning author of The Mermaid of Black Conch

Monique Roffey's Orange Prize-shortlisted novel is a gripping portrait of postcolonialism that stands among great works by Caribbean writers like Jamaica Kincaid and Andrea Levy.

When George and Sabine Harwood arrive in Trinidad from England, George is immediately seduced by the beguiling island, while Sabine feels isolated, heat-fatigued, and ill-at-ease. As they adapt to new circumstances, their marriage endures for better or worse, despite growing political unrest and racial tensions that affect their daily lives. But when George finds a cache of letters that Sabine has hidden from him, the discovery sets off a devastating series of consequences as other secrets begin to emerge.

GENRE
Fiction & Literature
RELEASED
2011
April 26
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
448
Pages
PUBLISHER
Penguin Publishing Group
SELLER
PENGUIN GROUP USA, INC.
SIZE
893.8
KB

Customer Reviews

GrandmaBerni ,

The White Woman on the Green Bicycle

I had a bit of a problem getting into this book in the beginning, but slowly began to understand and feel the turmoil of the times and the suffering Sabine was going through. I loved the characters and the rich descriptions of Trinidad. It was a good read!

Richmond Deborah ,

The White woman on the green Bicycle

An excellent book, although I did find the transitions somewhat difficult. The expat storyline was very interesting, although perhaps slightly predictable.

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