Brixton Beach
Tearne, Roma

Description

In pre-war Sri Lanka, racial conflict forces a Singhalese woman, her Tamil husband and their daughter to flee to London. Away from home and the ones they love, the family battles to come to terms with the impact of their choices and attempt to shake off their family ties.

The book begins with lingering descriptions of the family and their life in Sri Lanka, before gradually gaining pace and almost racing to its conclusion.

Roma Tearne writes in a most readable way and creates vivid landscapes throughout Brixton Beach. The episodes set at the beach house in Sri Lanka are particularly atmospheric and the warmth between Tearne’s characters is, in places, almost palpable.(Kate)

Paperback - HarperPress - 2010

Price: £7.99

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