No Telephone to Heaven
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A brilliant Jamaican-American writer takes on the themes of colonialism, race, myth, and political awakening. Originally published in 1987, this critically acclaimed novel is the continu Review: Great novel about Jamaican for those who like post-colonial issues - Not a straightforward story in time sequence, so if you like Toni Morrison you'll like this. The plot is about a young Jamaican woman's identity crisis--race, sex, class, politics, country--but what intrigued me the most was the very graphic descriptions of the "dungle" where the homeless women and children live, on top of a garbage heap surrounded by fencing, vs. the descriptions of the life of the wealthy in Jamaica, and how little they know about each other. The gap between rich and poor is horrendous,and Cliff does a great job getting into the minds and motivations of the unschooled, illiterate, unknown although everywhere poor. Time period is the 1950's-1980's; during the Manley/Marley years, violent political uprisings and the threat of revolution play an important role. Lots of great symbolism for English professors teaching Caribbean literature too. Review: Important themes but slow at points - No Telephone to Heaven by Michelle Cliff A novel following Clare Savage as she navigates identity, colonialism, and belonging while returning to Jamaica after time abroad. Okay book that examines class and race in Jamaica and worldwide in a lyrical and fragmented way. It explores important themes but felt boring at times.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 78 Reviews |
L**5
Great novel about Jamaican for those who like post-colonial issues
Not a straightforward story in time sequence, so if you like Toni Morrison you'll like this. The plot is about a young Jamaican woman's identity crisis--race, sex, class, politics, country--but what intrigued me the most was the very graphic descriptions of the "dungle" where the homeless women and children live, on top of a garbage heap surrounded by fencing, vs. the descriptions of the life of the wealthy in Jamaica, and how little they know about each other. The gap between rich and poor is horrendous,and Cliff does a great job getting into the minds and motivations of the unschooled, illiterate, unknown although everywhere poor. Time period is the 1950's-1980's; during the Manley/Marley years, violent political uprisings and the threat of revolution play an important role. Lots of great symbolism for English professors teaching Caribbean literature too.
J**Z
Important themes but slow at points
No Telephone to Heaven by Michelle Cliff A novel following Clare Savage as she navigates identity, colonialism, and belonging while returning to Jamaica after time abroad. Okay book that examines class and race in Jamaica and worldwide in a lyrical and fragmented way. It explores important themes but felt boring at times.
M**O
Thank you
I was sad to learn that the author has died already for this is a beautiful work so rich in metaphors of our daily realities especially those who comes from post-colonial worlds and wants to make a change.
G**D
Five Stars
It was studied and discussed for a class in, and On Jamaica.
A**A
No Telephone To Heaven
This is an interesting book to read, if you are taking a class on the "Literature of the Caribbean" course. An interesting book.
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