Review of Island in the Sun - Growing up in Jamaica 1948-1954

[Esther Deekor]

Detailing one's childhood experience requires a good retentive memory and these experiences must have been fascinating for the author too for it to have this lasting effect. Congratulations on BOTD!!

[Abiodunakinola]

This book offers a delightful and insightful look into Jamaica through the eyes of a young English girl, making it both an engaging memoir and an educational read. The vivid descriptions of Jamaican food, culture, and lifestyle allow readers to experience the contrast between life in Jamaica and England alongside Monica. Nice review.

[Ohanele Chinonyerem]

Island in the Sun is an interesting tale of cultural adaptation and growth, and anyone interested in Jamaican culture will enjoy this book.

[Isaiah Kausey]

Island in the Sun by Monica Carly offers a vivid portrayal of her childhood in Jamaica from 1948–1954. The autobiography richly details Jamaican culture, food, and contrasts with England, enhanced by photos. An engaging, educational, and beautifully descriptive read.

[Gayatri Tripathi]

It sounds like *Island in the Sun* by Monica Carly offers a rich, immersive experience into life in Jamaica through the eyes of a young English girl. I particularly appreciate how the review highlights Monica’s perspective as a child and the way she adapts to a new culture. The detailed descriptions of Jamaica's food, culture, and people seem like they would really bring the setting to life, offering readers a vivid sense of the country during that time period. It's also nice to hear that the book includes pictures to enhance the storytelling. Given the flawless editing and the personal insights into a different lifestyle, it seems like this book would appeal to anyone curious about Jamaica’s history or life abroad in the mid-20th century. The reviewer’s enthusiasm is clear, and their praise of the author’s storytelling style makes this book sound like a worthwhile read.

[Desireé Vd Westhuizen]

I love to read about Jamaica and how it was experienced by a minister's daughter. Congrats on BOTD!!

[Black Indigo]

This novel seems to make readers a part of Monica's experiences. I look forward to reading this book. Thank you for the review.

[Soma Ezenwanne]

I like that the book talks about Monica’s true life experience in Jamaica, and this is generally an interesting book.

[M Tapadar]

Thank you for your insightful review of Island in the Sun: Growing Up in Jamaica 1948-1954! Your perspective on Monica Carly's experiences as a young girl navigating life in Jamaica is enlightening. I appreciate how you captured the richness of her descriptions and the humor in her writing, making it an engaging read