Songster: And Other Stories

Navigating between past and present, this collection of short stories delves into the complexities of life in contemporary Trinidad, revealing the struggle between image and reality. The narratives highlight the erosion of traditional communal values in the face of local and global capitalism, exemplified by a local fisherman's tragic confrontation with a segregationist club. Through these bittersweet tales, the author portrays a homeland that is both cherished and flawed.