Packed with colourful characters and history, this large book explores the experiences of West Indian and Asian families in London from every conceivable angle - particularly interesting on the young teenagers finding their identities. Reading this felt like walking down a busy main road in London and knowing the story of everyone you pass. Sometimes a rather bitter interpretation of British history, but a cleverly constructed narrative, very nicely and surprisingly rounded off at the end.
(Victoria Grey-Edwards - bwl 12 January 2002 ) |
