Book Review: Sherell Bernard

 

WHERE CORBEAUX FLY is a collection of ten short stories that are comical as they are tragic. Set on the Caribbean island of Trinidad during the 1960s, the overall theme of death weaves its ominous presence through each story. Though, characters such as Son-Son, Trevor, Boyzie, Anim and Teeths, bring a humourous touch and a bit of laughter amidst the darkness that hovers.

Each story introduces characters that will feel familiar— reminiscent of a longtime neighbour, tanty or friend; each place, a reminder of the ole time days. The feeling of nostalgia can be felt throughout, as readers will journey to Matura, San Rafael, and Ranch Quemado—to name a few, visiting villages, people, and a way of life, that still live on in memory.

My Thoughts 

When I saw that this book was free on Amazon I immediately jumped at it because let's face it when do you ever get a free Caribbean Novella on kindle. This book was a novella of short stories set in Trinidad. These stories however, were primarily about death and dying but let me tell you it was told in such an entertaining way that I was laughing a lot at some parts.

I really liked how the author weaved in the cultural elements by mentioning some of the local customs and superstitions surrounding death and dying. Every time I read a Trinidadian book I always look forward to authenticity and Where Corbeux Fly had it. My favourite stories were The Day Son Son Dies, The Funeral Director and Supermarket Heist.

I highly recommend this one and will be looking for other books by the author. Well Done!!1