The Stolen Cascadura (Book Review)
November 19, 2007
It is not very often that I write book reviews; the last book I reviewed was The Freedom Writers Diary back in August. Today, I will review ‘The Stolen Cascadura‘ written by Beverly-Ann Scott.
Brief Description
Set on the Caribbean island of Trinidad, Scott ingeniously brought together four characters and their families, all from completely different backgrounds.
Through different experiences, they all ‘collide’, setting the stage for a novel that brought me to the edge of my seat several times.
Nearing the end, each character, the author says “discovers that there is something that they hold dear to their hearts; something (precious) that once ‘stolen’, cannot be replaced.”
In conclusion
The Stolen Cascadura was written well enough to muster up within me a gamut of emotions ranging from anger to happiness, disgust to veneration and fear to relaxation.
Albeit written in the local vernacular, it is not hard to follow the discourse of the four characters and their families. You might be happy to know that there is a Glossary of Terms to the back of the book which offers translations.
Beverly-Ann Scott, in this masterpiece did an awesome job at bringing to light the dynamics of Trinidad’s culture in an entertaining way. While her book appeals to all ages, I would hesitate to put it in the hands of the young reader; I find it more suitable for teenagers and adults. Even so, it might take a progressive reader to enjoy given the themes discussed. This book however is a great read and makes for a great add to your book collection or present under the Christmas tree.
Buy The Stolen Cascadura here
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