We had an excellent discussion arising from this autobiographical memoir about growing up in Jamaica in the 1990s within a strict Rastafarian household. The book covered a spectrum of topics ranging from - female roles and oppression, domestic violence, child abuse, nature versus nurture, Rastafarian beliefs and customs, survival in the face of harsh odds,…

What a glorious world therein, even for those of us who are not huge fans of woods and forests, we all appreciate the natural world and the beauty of this country where we have chosen to, or been fortunate enough to live in. Fortunately, we were given several months notice prior to our meeting as…

This novel is a bit of a 'Marmite' tale about the contemporary world of gaming, as lived by the two main protagonists Sam and Sadie. Their journey from childhood up to adulthood is woven together by their world of gaming, designing games, fantasy and reality. There were numerous threads referenced throughout - including friendship (platonic and sexual), death,…