ksofi's review against another edition
4.0
My rating has been slightly adjusted for this as a short story collection. I don't know why I always pick them up; I enjoy them, but find them a bit difficult to get through sometimes.
However, this is one of my favorite collections I've read in a long time. Many times, I found myself only a page or two into a story and so lost in the narrative that I forgot it would end in another few pages. I would love to read a novel by this author because I think it would be captivating.
Also, I haven't read much fiction from Jamaica that doesn't focus around immigrating to another country. This collection was a wonderfully diverse array of characters and stories, all most all taking place in Jamaica.
However, this is one of my favorite collections I've read in a long time. Many times, I found myself only a page or two into a story and so lost in the narrative that I forgot it would end in another few pages. I would love to read a novel by this author because I think it would be captivating.
Also, I haven't read much fiction from Jamaica that doesn't focus around immigrating to another country. This collection was a wonderfully diverse array of characters and stories, all most all taking place in Jamaica.
lulu365's review against another edition
3.0
Decent collection of short stories based in Jamaica. I enjoyed some a lot more than others.
humansreading's review against another edition
3.0
After allotting each story with stars, I averaged it all to give the entire collection a star rating of 3.5. Some stories were truly vivid, relatable and even touching. Being Jamaican and exposed to Lorna Goodison’s writing since high school, I already expected good writing. This collection did not disappoint as I believe Goodison’s range was showcased.
My favourite stories from this collection are:
The Helpweight
Jamaica Hope
House Colour
Fool-Fool Rose Is Leaving Labour-in-Vain Savannah
Angelita and Golden Days
My favourite stories from this collection are:
The Helpweight
Jamaica Hope
House Colour
Fool-Fool Rose Is Leaving Labour-in-Vain Savannah
Angelita and Golden Days
bookofcinz's review against another edition
4.0
For 2018 I decided to start reading more books written by West Indian Authors. I went to the Library and this was one of my picks for March.
By Love Possessed is a collection of short stories written by Lorna Goodison that perfectly captures the culture, heart and spirt of Jamaica and Jamaican people. I honestly enjoyed this collection of short stories, I could feel the Caribbean sun oozing from the page of this lovely book. Having read "Fool-Fool- Rose is Leaving Labour in Vain Savannah" and thoroughly enjoyed it, I decided to give this one a go. Side-note: Some of the stories in Fool-Fool Rose.. was also included in "Love Possessed"
This was such a well-rounded, perfectly executed collection of stories. I found myself laughing out loud, hissing my teeth, rolling my eyes and shaking my head at different characters. But overall my favorites included:
The Helpweight
Bella Makes Life
By Love Possessed
House Colour
Fool-Fool Rose is Leaving Labour-in-Vain Savannah
Angelita and Golden Days
Talola's Husband
Alice and the Dancing Angel
If you love short stories set in the Caribbean, this is a must read.
By Love Possessed is a collection of short stories written by Lorna Goodison that perfectly captures the culture, heart and spirt of Jamaica and Jamaican people. I honestly enjoyed this collection of short stories, I could feel the Caribbean sun oozing from the page of this lovely book. Having read "Fool-Fool- Rose is Leaving Labour in Vain Savannah" and thoroughly enjoyed it, I decided to give this one a go. Side-note: Some of the stories in Fool-Fool Rose.. was also included in "Love Possessed"
This was such a well-rounded, perfectly executed collection of stories. I found myself laughing out loud, hissing my teeth, rolling my eyes and shaking my head at different characters. But overall my favorites included:
The Helpweight
Bella Makes Life
By Love Possessed
House Colour
Fool-Fool Rose is Leaving Labour-in-Vain Savannah
Angelita and Golden Days
Talola's Husband
Alice and the Dancing Angel
If you love short stories set in the Caribbean, this is a must read.
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