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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.

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

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!

Excellent Book.
Made me want to visit trinidad.

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.

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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.

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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?

Ditto!

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....

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