Power Game [Paperback]

Perry Henzell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1997

The definitive insider novel of caribbean politics, a hip roman a' clef of an easily identifiable island.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"'Powerful reading, chock full of drama, politics, violence and sex with even a salting of mysticism thrown in.' Fred Archer, The Gleaner 'A disturbing work of art... an unexpected and challenging question to the way we feel and think about society... with Perry Henzell we have a new voice of authority... it takes an immediate and honourable place in the ranks of West Indian fiction.' John Hearn, The Sunday Gleaner 'A potential blockbuster.' Glen McFarlane, Sun Rays 'I find it hard to put it down!' Archie Lindo, Star 'Perry Henzell's feature has done more to popularize Reggae music in America than any single performer or song.' L.A. Weekly A novel which is as essential to understanding Jamaican culture as is Henzell's celebrated film "THE HARDER THEY COME"... Grows more addictive with each page. --Chris Salewicz, Face Magazine --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Born: Jamaica, 1936
Father from Antigua. Mother from Trinidad.
Grew up on a sugar estate.
Educated in Jamaica, England, Canada.
Started writing short stories in Paris at 15.
Worked in BBC Drama Dept. age 19 - 22.
Went to Cuba to cover revolution.
Returned to Jamaica in 1959.
Worked in advertising for a year as copy-writer.
Wrote film reviews for the Gleaner.
Founded VISTA PRODUCTIONS and made commercials and documentaries throughout the 60's.
1969-1972 wrote, produced and directed THE HARDER THEY COME.
Travelled for 6 years to distribute THE HARDER THEY COME.
l976-l982 wrote, produced and directed NO PLACE LIKE HOME.
1982 published first novel, POWER GAME.
1992-1995 wrote and pitch STAR REPORTER - (TV series).
1997-2000 wrote movie sequel to THE HARDER THEY COME (11)
1985-1988 wrote, produced, directed, full-scale musical about Marcus Garvey; GARVEY. Which played at Ward Theatre, Kng.
2001 plan to publish historical novel; CANE

In between doing his own work, Henzell has worked on dozens of screen-plays for other people. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 412 pages
• Publisher: Hastings House; First edition (January 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803894007
• ISBN-13: 978-0803894006
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,271,905 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HENZELL'S INSIGHT MAKES THIS BOOK SPECIAL, September 27, 2001

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Arthur Gorson "lafilm" (Los Angeles,, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Power Game (Paperback)

In the early '70s Perry Henzell wrote and directed the ground breaking Jamaican movie "The Harder They Come." It's knowing presentation of a society in conflict, when combined with the best Reggae soundtrack ever, made it an all time classic.

In his novel "Power Game" Perry Henzell once again draws from his unique knowledge the political and social forces at work on a extraordinary island nation, and combines it with his astute world view. Sex, drugs, music and politics drive this compelling work. It is an overtly entertaining read, as well as one of the major works of literature to come from the region. A must!

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best political thriller ever from the caribbean, November 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Power Game (Paperback)

What I loved about this book was the sense of reality about Jamaican politics illustrated through a cast of characters representing points of view from top to bottom of the society. Sexy too.