Golden Child - Claire Adam

 


A sad but very good novel.

It is the story about a Hindu family consisting of father, mother and two sons, who are twins, living on the island of Trinidad.

The story is being told by the point of view of the father, one of the sons and a Roman Catholic priest.

It shows a bit of common life on the island, family connections, expectations and disappointments.

Very awful disappointments...

5 stars very much deserved!



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