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BacchanalDiva · 03-21-2007, 02:53 PM

I hear it was published in weekly chapters in the TT Express some years ago. I picked it up on the last day of my vacation and started it on the plane...it gets 3

If you have a passion for carnival and interested in social/political/historical aspects of the caribbean you'll love it.

Bake n Shark · 03-21-2007, 03:56 PM

I have this book about a year now...I need to start it.

XtasyReds · 03-21-2007, 05:08 PM

That is on my Amazon wish list. I have one book to read this week, I will check out that one next. Thanks for reminding me of it BD!

03-21-2007, 06:19 PM

Excellent Book.
Made me want to visit trinidad.

Redlocks · 03-22-2007, 09:25 AM

My girlfriend bought me the book last year while we were on
vacation in Grenada. Then she wished she hadn't because I
told her not to bother me while I was reading.

I enjoyed The Dragon Can't Dance in particular because
of the way carnival provided an escape from the day to day
challenges of life. I felt bad for Pariag as he strived for
acceptance, got his business going then had his bike
destroyed. I think it's time to read it again.

MystiQue Blue · 03-22-2007, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by BacchanalDiva

I hear it was published in weekly chapters in the TT Express some years ago. I picked it up on the last day of my vacation and started it on the plane...it gets 3

If you have a passion for carnival and interested in social/political/historical aspects of the caribbean you'll love it.

right as we speak the play is going to be on my campus at the ned of this month. we have a great cast including myself as sylvie, but if ever you're in miami, please stop by florida memorial university on april 6th and 7th for the dragon can't dance.

Lucianite · 04-04-2007, 12:04 AM

One of the best books I've read... very historical.....

Earl Lovelace is a great author .

Have you read "wine of astonishment"

BacchanalDiva · 04-04-2007, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by Lucianite

One of the best books I've read... very historical.....

Earl Lovelace is a great author .

Have you read "wine of astonishment"

No, is it as good?

sweetnessbk2 · 04-04-2007, 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by Bake n Shark

I have this book about a year now...I need to start it.

Ditto!

Lucianite · 04-04-2007, 09:24 PM

Originally Posted by BacchanalDiva

No, is it as good?

IT is is just as GREAT!! - and very historical and political - spoke of the time when spiritual baptists were banned in Trinidad - something I did not previously know about....

Toppa_Toppa · 04-05-2007, 04:57 PM

Yes, Wine of Astonishment was an excellent read as well. There is something very unique and powerful in West Indian literature that I love. I also real Dragon Can't Dance and I even saw the play - the late Andre Tanker was in it.

BacchanalDiva · 04-09-2007, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by Toppa_Toppa

Yes, Wine of Astonishment was an excellent read as well. There is something very unique and powerful in West Indian literature that I love. I also real Dragon Can't Dance and I even saw the play - the late Andre Tanker was in it.

Same here, it can be somewhat addictive. I find every 3rd or 4th book I read these days is caribbean lit. I'm gonna check out Wine of Astonishment

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Redlocks Mr. BALTIMORE Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,915	My girlfriend bought me the book last year while we were on vacation in Grenada. Then she wished she hadn't because I told her not to bother me while I was reading. I enjoyed The Dragon Can't Dance in particular because of the way carnival provided an escape from the day to day challenges of life. I felt bad for Pariag as he strived for acceptance, got his business going then had his bike destroyed. I think it's time to read it again. __________________ President Obama...Get Used To It!!!

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Bake n Shark Gangsta Boogie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: My business, Population...1 Posts: 38,190	I have this book about a year now...I need to start it.

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Toppa_Toppa Bess Ting Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK Posts: 21,368	Yes, Wine of Astonishment was an excellent read as well. There is something very unique and powerful in West Indian literature that I love. I also real Dragon Can't Dance and I even saw the play - the late Andre Tanker was in it.