Amazingly insightful about Antigua and the problems they face as a tourist island, replete with postcolonialism, poverty, and rampant corruption in the government. Kincaid doesn't necessarily offer solutions, other than in pointing out the problems she sees (that could be applied to most cultures & countries that are visited by non-stop tourists). You get a definite sense of her love for Antigua, but also her anguish over its perceived issues. Great and insightful read. ( )

always interesting on her heritage. ( )

A thoughtful essay, it both inspires and is full of ire. ( )

My first one of the year is a nice little short essay of sorts on Kincaid's homeland of Antigua. This book was the first I have read by Kincaid, but I also have her book My Brother that I am sure to get around to soon. I found this little essay far from surprising in its content - corruption in many recently independent governments is nothing new - but I admire the woman's voice and look forward to experiencing it soon. I know I need to read Annie John, but I have not yet found the time to procure it yet. ( )