The Wine of Astonishment (Caribbean Writers Series) (Paperback)

by Earl Lovelace (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
“This is an energetic, very unusual, above all, enlightening novel; the author's best yet.”–The Financial Times

Product Description
A powerful and moving chronicle of the different ways in which members of a small Trinidadian community, Bonasse, hold on to their identity as they find themselves caught up in change and corruption.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Heinemann (December 17, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0435988808
• ISBN-13: 978-0435988807
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #486,158 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A classic from Trinidad, December 3, 2006

By	W. Wedenoja (Springfield, MO) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This fine book is essential reading for anyone interested in Trinidad or in religion, particularly indigenous religions, in the Caribbean. It is the story of a congregation of Shouters or Spiritual Baptists, an African Christian religion that was banned and persecuted by British colonial authorities, as they struggle with the conflict between worshipping as they believe they should and conforming to the heavy hand of the law. As such, it also has much to say concerning the cultural and psychological costs of colonization. It is a short, simple, engaging and profound novel, one of the best from the Caribbean. Highly recommended.

3.0 out of 5 stars The Book, April 9, 2009

By	Rosa I. Mondragon Valdez "lit studnt" (Mexico City, Mexico) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Is not what I expected, even though is not a bad book. I expected something a little more 'fast', but is a kind of slow story. However, like I said before is not a bad book only different to say so. It reminds me Acehebe's work (racism) and is not too long so people can read it in a day or two.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic, January 12, 2006

By	Art Love (Canada) - See all my reviews

This is the best book that I've read in the last 10 years.
Politics , social commentary , religion , it's all in here.
Set in Trinidad , Wine... follows a church leader , his family
and their surrounding community , as they grapple with a wide
array of social ills. Beyond a good book. This one's a classic.