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The White Woman on the Green Bicycle
The White Woman on the Green Bicycle: A Novel | Monique Roffey
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A beautifully written, unforgettable novel of a troubled marriage, set against the lush landscape and political turmoil of Trinidad Monique Roffey's Orange Prize-shortlisted novel is a gripping portrait of postcolonialism that stands among great works by Caribbean writers like Jamaica Kincaid and Andrea Levy. When George and Sabine Harwood arrive in Trinidad from England, George is immediately seduced by the beguiling island, while Sabine feels isolated, heat-fatigued, and ill-at-ease. As they adapt to new circumstances, their marriage endures for better or worse, despite growing political unrest and racial tensions that affect their daily lives. But when George finds a cache of letters that Sabine has hidden from him, the discovery sets off a devastating series of consequences as other secrets begin to emerge.
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Sabine is an English housewife who followed her husband to #Trinidad. He loves it, she hates it and wants to go home. He lies and promises to take her back when he has no intent to do so. She whines and complains and spends much of her time delving into island politics, especially the rise and fall of Eric Williams. A very slim pick. The first half is annoying as heck; the second half improves a bit. Narrator is amazing but Sabine‘s voice is ⬇️

Texreader nails on a chalkboard. I suppose it‘s meant to reflect her nagging, annoying personality. I wish there‘d been some point to the book. There‘s not. Just two people falling in and out of love on an island a long way from where they probably belong. #readingtheAmericas @Librarybelle @BarbaraBB 2y
Librarybelle Great review! 2y
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The White Woman on the Green Bicycle: A Novel | Monique Roffey
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Repotting plants today that‘d died in the last freeze listening to the last hour of the tagged book.

#readingtheAmericas #Trinidad @Librarybelle @BarbaraBB

AmyG So lovely! I can‘t wait until June so I can repot. 2y
kspenmoll Lovely! 2y
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The White Woman on the Green Bicycle: A Novel | Monique Roffey
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About another hour of this book while planting tomatoes. #readingtheAmericas #Trinidad @Librarybelle @BarbaraBB

SamAnne Hah! I live in a different climate. Tomatoes popping out of the pots inside under a heat lamp….. (edited) 2y
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The White Woman on the Green Bicycle: A Novel | Monique Roffey
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I listened to several hours of the tagged book today while cleaning out my little garden spot. #readingtheAmericas #Trinidad @Librarybelle @BarbaraBB

BarbaraBB It looks lovely! I hope you had a good time! 2y
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The White Woman on the Green Bicycle: A Novel | Monique Roffey
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My next book for #readingtheAmericas #Trinidad @Librarybelle @BarbaraBB

Bookwormjillk This is on my list too 2y
BarbaraBB What an attractive cover! Too bad I already read a Trinidad book 😉
[tagged book]The Bread the Devil Knead
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Texreader @BarbaraBB It looks interesting too! We will see how this one turns out. 2y
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Loved this book from Trinidadian author Monique Roffey as part of my #Litsypassport challenge. It provides an understanding of Trinidad and Tobago‘s history from the viewpoint of an immigrant Englishwoman and her husband. A lot of difficult emotions were packed into his one, and it‘ll take me time to process.

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The White Woman on the Green Bicycle: A Novel | Monique Roffey
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My March #litsypassport book finally arrived!

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Libby1
Libby1
The White Woman on the Green Bicycle: A Novel | Monique Roffey
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And this one I got for free in a coffee shop!

All in all I got 10 books for Qa.

I need help.

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Zelma I really want to read this one! (edited) 8y
Libby1 @Zelma - isn't this a beautiful cover? It's been added to #MountTBR so it may take me awhile to get to it. 😊 8y
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The White Woman on the Green Bicycle: A Novel | Monique Roffey
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Reading my way around the world.

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Nute
Nute
The White Woman on the Green Bicycle: A Novel | Monique Roffey
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Okay, okay, okay. Forget my last post. I wasn't feeling those books right now. It's a rainy, slushy last day of March. I picked up Matcha Green Tea (a new gotta-try-that because I-seen-it-on-YouTube kinda thing) on the way home. Now all that is needed: comfy pjs and a 'green' book.
Ooooh, I'm in love with my own bookshelves. Green book. The word green in the title. Green setting (Trinidad). And green socks on my feet.
I'm set. So long March 2017.

Nute When George and Sabine Harwood arrive in Trinidad from England, George is immediately seduced by the beguiling island, while Sabine feels isolated and ill-at-ease. As they adapt to new circumstances, their marriage endures for better or worse, despite growing political unrest and racial tensions that affect their daily lives. When George finds a cache of letters that Sabine has hidden from him, the discovery sets off some devastating consequences. 8y
Buddys_Momma I have this book too, can't wait to hear what you think of it! 8y
Nute Isn't it strange how a book will suddenly just stand out on your shelf after several years of ownership? Well, truth be told, I was on the hunt for a green-colored book, and then this appeared in my line of vision. Should we read it together, @Buddys_Momma? 8y
Buddys_Momma I'd be happy to actually, just need to find it! Seriously though, I want my next book to be set in a tropical country because I'm tired of this rainy weather! I'll look today and let you know when I find it 😉 8y
Nute #mugsoflitsy This hashtag makes me happy!😊 6y
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