A high wind in Jamacia
"A High Wind in Jamaica" by Richard Hughes explores the complexities of childhood innocence in the face of adult realities. Set against the backdrop of the Caribbean, the narrative follows a group of children who, after a chance encounter with pirates, find themselves navigating a world fraught with danger and moral ambiguity. Hughes deftly contrasts the carefree nature of the children with the harsh truths of life, ultimately questioning the boundaries between innocence and experience. The novel's vivid imagery and psychological depth compel readers to reflect on how circumstances can abruptly shift perceptions and challenge the ideals of youthful freedom.
(Brand new paperback by Richard Hughes introduced by Francine Prose copyright 1999)
"A High Wind in Jamaica" by Richard Hughes explores the complexities of childhood innocence in the face of adult realities. Set against the backdrop of the Caribbean, the narrative follows a group of children who, after a chance encounter with pirates, find themselves navigating a world fraught with danger and moral ambiguity. Hughes deftly contrasts the carefree nature of the children with the harsh truths of life, ultimately questioning the boundaries between innocence and experience. The novel's vivid imagery and psychological depth compel readers to reflect on how circumstances can abruptly shift perceptions and challenge the ideals of youthful freedom.
(Brand new paperback by Richard Hughes introduced by Francine Prose copyright 1999)
"A High Wind in Jamaica" by Richard Hughes explores the complexities of childhood innocence in the face of adult realities. Set against the backdrop of the Caribbean, the narrative follows a group of children who, after a chance encounter with pirates, find themselves navigating a world fraught with danger and moral ambiguity. Hughes deftly contrasts the carefree nature of the children with the harsh truths of life, ultimately questioning the boundaries between innocence and experience. The novel's vivid imagery and psychological depth compel readers to reflect on how circumstances can abruptly shift perceptions and challenge the ideals of youthful freedom.
(Brand new paperback by Richard Hughes introduced by Francine Prose copyright 1999)
