{"product_id":"9780755307500","title":"Small Island: Winner of the 'best of the best' Orange Prize","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-copy\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSmall Island: Winner of the 'best of the best' Orange Prize\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLevy, Andrea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSummary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe story of Small Island revolves around four characters, Hortense, Gilbert, Queenie and Bernard.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of Small Island revolves around four characters, Hortense, Gilbert, Queenie and Bernard. They are two couples, one white Queenie and Bernard and one Black, Hortense and Gilbert. The novel is narrated in the perspective of these four characters. Plot is set in England of 1948. Gilbert is a soldier in Royal force from Jamaica. He is living in a small room in the house owned by Queenie. The story starts with queenie, her perceptions and thoughts about her own life. Her husband is sent overseas during the war and hasn’t returned yet. Then the story shifts to Hortense , the lady always wanted to leave her ‘small island’ and reside in British isle as it was a ‘large’ one. She set out for England with plenty of expectations and wishes but is disappointed with her new groom and his state of living. Later the plot shifts from Gilbert to Bernard dealing with many issues of race and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of Arborist Merchandising Root, Self Service, Special Features Stores, CMLBooks, War Story Fiction, Women Writers \u0026amp; Fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-highlights\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to enjoy: 560 pages · Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy Levy, Andrea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-details\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780755307500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Levy, Andrea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 560\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 September 2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used – Very Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-about\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the authors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLevy, Andrea and Andrea Levy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/books.google.co.uk\/books?id=AcR8ngEACAAJ\u0026amp;dq=isbn:9780755307500\u0026amp;hl=\u0026amp;source=gbs_api\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMore about this book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-reviews\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eReturning to England after the war Gilbert Joseph is treated very differently now that he is no longer in an RAF uniform.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tinder Press","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":53350192382216,"sku":"9780755307500-NewItem","price":8.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Used – Good","offer_id":53359998402824,"sku":"9780755307500-UsedGood","price":5.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Used – Very Good","offer_id":56531789840648,"sku":"9780755307500-UsedVeryGood","price":3.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/5297\/7928\/files\/standardized_7b762ead1c4fb41bc88f9474c421eb08.jpg?v=1771501148","url":"https:\/\/www.azbooks.co.uk\/products\/9780755307500","provider":"AZ Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}