Here Comes the Sun
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016
352
Novel • Fiction
Jamaica • 1990s
2016
YA
18+ years
Here Comes the Sun by Nicole Dennis-Benn is set in the contrasting worlds of a lavish Montego Bay resort and the impoverished community surrounding it. The protagonist, Margot, works at the resort and engages in sex work to support her sister, Thandi, in hopes she will become a doctor and escape poverty. Both sisters struggle to reconcile their identities, ambitions, and the harsh realities of their lives. The book addresses sexual violence, trauma, and exploitation.
Melancholic
Gritty
Challenging
Emotional
Contemplative
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Here Comes the Sun by Nicole Dennis-Benn is lauded for its vivid depiction of Jamaican life and complex characters. The novel tackles themes like sexuality, race, and economic hardship, resonating with many readers. Some criticizes its pacing and perceived excess of bleakness. Nevertheless, it's praised for its emotional depth and cultural insight.
Fans of poignant, character-driven narratives like The Color Purple by Alice Walker and Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie will find Here Comes the Sun by Nicole Dennis-Benn captivating. Ideal readers appreciate explorations of identity, family dynamics, and social issues within a rich cultural context.
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352
Novel • Fiction
Jamaica • 1990s
2016
YA
18+ years
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