The Swinging Bridge

by Ramabai Espinet

Book Overview

Mona remembers all too clearly the night of the big row in the house on Manahambre Road, back on her native island of Trinidad. Da-da, driven into a drunken rage by Muddie's refusal to sell their home, seemed ready to kill Mona's nine-year-old brother, Kello. That was when everything changed, when they began, as Muddie said, pitching about from pillar to post. Now, 35 years later, Kello lies dying in a Toronto hospice, and Mona must confront her own...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0002255200
• ISBN13: 9780002255202
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: HarperFestival
• Length: 305 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Great novel

A must read! Insightful and touching. Diaspora is a subject not many people are familiar about. The effects of migrations are detailed in a very insightful and emotional way. An excellent read.

A wonderful book

The Swinging bridge is one of my favourite books; the storytelling and description is beautiful. I identify with this book since I'm from Trinidad and I know which all girls school she is talking about. A definite read for anyone who wants to feel what life was like in Trinidad back in the days :)

Simply beautiful

Ms. Espinet weaved together a wonderful story that reads like poetry. I loved how the storyline moved back and forth from Mona's childhood to the present day. Beautifully and well written.

Espinet's Masterpiece

This author is wonderful. This is the first novel I have read of hers and I was absolutely astounded by its depth and poignancy. Her wonderful grasp of the West Indian colloquialisms are juxtaposed beautifully with her experiences in Canada. A MUST READ!