Small Island
by Andrea Levy
Small Island by Andrea Levy holds a well received rating of 3.89 out of 5, based on 17.2K reader ratings. First published in 2004. The book spans 441 pages.
About Small Island
Hortense Joseph arrives in London from Jamaica in 1948 with her life in her suitcase, her heart broken, her resolve intact. Her husband, Gilbert Joseph, returns from the war expecting to be received as a hero, but finds his status as a black man in Britain to be second class. His white landlady, Queenie, raised as a farmer's daughter, befriends Gilbert, and later Hortense, with innocence and courage, until the unexpected arrival of her husband, Bernard, who returns from combat with issues of his own to resolve. Told in these four voices, Small Island is a courageous novel of tender emotion and sparkling wit, of crossings taken and passages lost, of shattering compassion and of reckless optimism in the face of insurmountable barriers---in short, an encapsulation of the immigrant's life.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Andrea Levy |
| Published | 2004 |
| Pages | 441 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.89 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 17,205 |
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What genre is Small Island?
Small Island is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Small Island worth reading?
Based on 17.2K reader ratings, Small Island has an average score of 3.89 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Small Island?
Small Island has 441 pages.
Who wrote Small Island?
Small Island was written by Andrea Levy. It was first published in 2004.
What is the ISBN for Small Island?
The ISBN-13 for Small Island is 9780312424670.0.
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