Cambridge

The book was of amazing quality and nicely packaged. The book overal was a nice read

I've written so extensively on Cambridge (college essays), that I have come to regard it as a good read. It is by no means a favorite of mine and it does take some getting used to - the odd narrative structure, the horrible Emily character, and the detached Cambridge. However, it makes an interesting analysis as a post-modern work, and this is a post-modern work. Tangent Note: I thought this was written by a CAROL Phillips, i.e. a woman, for the first 5 days of reading the book, and if that isn't a testament of Phillips's immaculate character impersonation and perspective taking, then I don't know what is.

I enjoyed Cambridge. The story is told from multiple perspectives which would explain the open ending. Who's version is the truth? How are their interpretations of events determined by their different cultural backgrounds? How do these multiple versions of a history comment upon the historical representation of actual Caribbean and African colonization? The characters are complex and contradictory - likeable and detestable all at once. One gets a glimpse into colonial life, attitudes and beliefs - not just one sided but as they probably were, complex, multiple, and contradictory. Caryl Phillips has done his research, the prose is authentic for the time, his work is based upon historical evidence (there is a recent dissertation that describes his historical influences). A good and well worth read.

The book was perfect!!!

This is a powerful and disturbing historical novel about the days of slavery in the west indies, not long before slavery was finally abolished. The prose is beautifully crafted and takes you right into the period. The book is easy to read, but for most readers it will not be a particularly satisfying or enjoyable book (as you can see from other reviews) because no main character is particularly sympathetic or easy to identify with. Rather this book gives you a look at a period of history where no one comes out particularly well. However, it evokes the period and attitudes sharply, and is a clear reminder that while we have a ways to go in race relations, we have made some substantial progress.

The book was supposedly in "good" condition but it was actually awful and I couldn't read the original text...I will not order from this used service again

This book is great but what's up with the spelling? All the "th" words start with "m" so that looks like mat and then looks like men. Seriously amazon, what's up with that?

i think that if you read a book and vividly remember the plot it was a good book... a good read. Cambridge however was a snore. Although the language was good and Emily goes about telling us of her experience on the plantation, it had no real punch... nothing to tie me to this book. No wonder it was so hard to find to read for exam. Dull... real dull.

I loved this book.I particularly liked how Phillips interwove themes of failing mental health into his characters.He did this deftly but strongly.He is also very clever at getting right inside the heads of the two main protagonists: Emily and Cambridge.I loved the snap shots of Cambridge through Emily's eyes.The author takes us on tour of many social and historical issues.We are also involved in seeing a murder take place and though we are witnesses we are left asking ourselves questiokns about the perpetrator .Ten stars and a thumbs up for me a brilliant read.

Bien.

I had to read it for uni, I enjoyed it. Will definitely read more by Phillips.

Arrivato anche prima della scadenza prevista. Nessun difetto. I caratteri sono stampati bene e non sbiaditi come in altri libri che avevo comprato.

Great