A Tall History of Sugar [Paperback]

Forbes provides an eclectic, feverish vision of Jamaican history from the 1950s to the present glimpsed through the experiences of an abandoned mystic-child named Moshe, whose translucent skin and mismatched eyes defy racial category. Who he is and who he becomeslike the country itselfis a riddle that unfolds in episodic bursts and linguistic flourishes. A mesmerizing love story that takes place over 50 years in Jamaica. Forbess ambitious, fantastic tale will appeal to fans of multigenerational sagas. A powerful journey into the souls of two lovers, two countries, and the people caught in the wakes of empires. A meditation on colonial legacy.