Pearl - Springer, Melanie R.
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After three young friends' playful attempt at Obeah (voodoo) on a pesky older sister, she dies. Could their fooling with black magic actually have worked? In a tale that will challenge the bonds of friendship and family relationships, the stage is set for an extraordinary coming of age. A dark comedy, with its action hinging around the mysterious passing of a teenage girl named Pearl. It is about everyone except Pearl; about her mother Loretta, and brother Omar - A little boy whose mischievous exploits finally get the better of him. The Enticingly Boyish Characters of Omar, Jeffrey & Chicken…mehr

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After three young friends' playful attempt at Obeah (voodoo) on a pesky older sister, she dies. Could their fooling with black magic actually have worked? In a tale that will challenge the bonds of friendship and family relationships, the stage is set for an extraordinary coming of age. A dark comedy, with its action hinging around the mysterious passing of a teenage girl named Pearl. It is about everyone except Pearl; about her mother Loretta, and brother Omar - A little boy whose mischievous exploits finally get the better of him. The Enticingly Boyish Characters of Omar, Jeffrey & Chicken Positively Come Alive! The drama unfolds as Uncle Junior, and the village community respond in surprising ways to the corpse - still in house, while ongoing carnival festivities create a surreal atmosphere. Through their stories we get glimpses of Pearl; a girl struggling with the usual teenage angst while trying to find her place and purpose in society. Fabulously well-paced, Pearl takes place amidst a backdrop of hot Caribbean summers and rollicking Crop-Over celebrations, the wild Atlantic Ocean and miles of rolling cane fields. Pearl is a universal story! Family dysfunction, issues of race, class, culture, tradition, and just plain old bad habits push our characters to their wits' end. An exciting read.
Autorenporträt
Born in Antigua and raised in Barbados, Melanie is a fine artist and multi-media specialist. She spends much of her days copywriting for advertising, and as an educator/consultant in cinematic arts for various institutions and cultural bodies in Barbados and the Region. Her company, Brownest Eye Productions provides a range of multi-media services which offer creative and unique approaches to brand communications and ideas development.

Of the many hats she wears, writing has remained one of her greatest passions. Inspired by the cultural diversity of Caribbean peoples, and the many countries in which she's lived, Melanie started writing Pearl while at film school in Cuba. Her multi-national background and love of travel has played a pivotal role in shaping the author she is today. "Pearl - A Caribbean Story" is her first novel.