A review by franka17
Miguel Street by V.S. Naipaul

5.0

"Miguel Street" by V.S. Naipaul is a gorgeously written book of intertwining vignettes that all take place on a small street in the Caribbean country of Trinidad and Tobago. The perfect read for a sunny afternoon, this novel is just about the perfect length for a one-day read as it is written in a way that flows incredibly well. While some books suffer for being on the shorter side, "Miguel Street" takes full advantage of each page. Naipaul is able to paint wonderful images of Trinidadian culture and the people who occupy the city. It would seem that the author is able to capture the essence of life on this street even down to the unique way in which its inhabitants speak. Unlike many other novels to come out of this area of the world, this story does not focus too heavily on social issues, but does so in a way that is balanced with the storytelling of the book such that it does not feel like the commentary is being forced upon the reader.