Is Just a Movie by Earl Lovelace

Is Just a Movie

Earl Lovelace

362 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical literary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

In Trinidad, in the wake of 1970's Black Power rebellion, we follow Sonnyboy, Singer King Kala, and their town's folk through experiments in music, politics, religion, and love--and in their day-to-day adventures. Humorous and serious, sad and upl...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 17 reviews

Moods

adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
funny 33%
informative 33%
reflective 33%

Pace

slow 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.42

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!

If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.