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The Lonely Londoners (Longman Caribbean Writer Series) 15th Printing Edition
- ISBN-100582642647
- ISBN-13978-0582642645
- Edition15th Printing
- PublisherLongman
- Publication dateJanuary 11, 1989
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions4.9 x 0.4 x 7.4 inches
- Print length141 pages
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- Publisher : Longman; 15th Printing edition (January 11, 1989)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 141 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0582642647
- ISBN-13 : 978-0582642645
- Item Weight : 4.8 ounces
- Dimensions : 4.9 x 0.4 x 7.4 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,279,775 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,675 in Literature
- #6,232 in Literary Movements & Periods
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2011IN an era of teaching multiculturalism, this book by Sam Selvon is a pioneer and a work of genius and heartbreaking accomplishment. It's about the West Indian community in London after the massive immigrations but before the riots of the 1960s. Told in a kind of pigeon patois, this book is part picaresque, part travelogue, all the way funny and dark and lyrical and beautiful.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2015Had to buy this book for a class. I loved it though after discussing the vernacular used I remember still liking certain scenes and its making me want to go back to London while also appreciating the migration story and seeing parallels close to home.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2014I got this book for class but I ended up adding it to my personal collection. Very good work, I recommend for anyone looking to get a feel of life in the UK for Caribbean immigrants.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2013This evocative novel transports you back to the 1950's to relive the journey of so many Caribbean immigrants to Britain. It captures so well the voices of exile and also self-discovery of the newly-arrived residents. Mr. Selvon's gift for language and dialogue is truly remarkable.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2014Almost true to life experiences of West Indian immigrants in England around the 1950's. My parents expressed similar events so this book is not so far from the truth. Interesting read.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2014i loved it. Its not a long book. great window into the culture of immigrants then.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2013this gives a true reflection of the struggles of our Caribbean people in their pursuit for a better life awesome
- Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2016The book is missing a large number of pages.
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Mrs D. J. KnappReviewed in the United Kingdom on May 23, 20205.0 out of 5 stars Prompt service
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Cliente AmazonReviewed in Italy on October 17, 20155.0 out of 5 stars Ottima esperienza
Sono molto contenta di aver trovato questo libro a un prezzo così vantaggioso, e pur essendo usato è ancora in condizioni eccellenti
CarrieReviewed in the United Kingdom on January 25, 20125.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
I adored this book from the first page to the last. The characters are so real, so human and anyone who knows even modern London, can smell and taste the streets. Funny, sad, intelligent and honest.
MirianReviewed in the United Kingdom on May 26, 20185.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Perfect
Amazon CustomerReviewed in the United Kingdom on December 7, 20165.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Perfect arrived on time



