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Here Comes the Sun

Nicole Dennis-Benn
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Here Comes the Sun

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016

Book Brief

Nicole Dennis-Benn

Here Comes the Sun

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Jamaica • 1990s

Topic
Publication Year

2016

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.0

13,015 ratings

69%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Here Comes the Sun?

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.

4.0

13,015 ratings

69%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Jamaica • 1990s

Topic
Publication Year

2016

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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