A High Wind in Jamaica (Paperback)
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A High Wind in Jamaica (Paperback)

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Paperback 192 Pages
Published: 04/07/2002
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On the high seas of the Caribbean, a family of English children is set loose - sent by their parents from their home in Jamaica to receive the civilising effects of England. When their ship is captured by pirates, the thrilling cruise continues as the children transfer their affections from one batch of sailors to another. Innocence is their protection, but as life in the care of pirates reveals its dangers, the events which unfold begin to take on a savagely detached quality.

Writers' reviews for A High Wind in Jamaica:

'One of my all time favourite books' Ann Patchett

'I wouldn't let a 14-year-old near it' Meg Rosoff


'I read the whole thing in one gulp. It was remarkable. Tiny. Crazy. I felt just like I did as a kid.' Andrew Sean Greer


'When I really like a book I'll sometimes read a passage or two aloud to whoever's nearby; this one I'd happily recite cover-to-cover' Imogen Hermes Gowar


'A thrillingly good book' Martin Amis

Publisher: Vintage Publishing
ISBN: 9780099437437
Number of pages: 192
Weight: 159 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 14 mm


MEDIA REVIEWS
I read Richard Hughes' A High Wind in Jamaica this year and felt breathless with shock and awe... Appallingly dark story...dreadfully funny. * Independent *
A High Wind in Jamaica is like those books you used to read under the covers with a flashlight - only infinitely more delicious ... and macabre -- Andrew Sean Greer * NPR *
Wow. Just....wow. This is a nasty, wicked little book. It's wonderful -- Lydia Kiesling * The Millions *

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I was drawn to this, hearing it was similar to Golding's "Lord of the Flies".
One can see how similarities can be drawn, in this story we see how children cope with being left to fend for themselves on... More

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