I might have given this more stars if the author hadn't started trying to put Billy and Cat together. I"m assuming the author is trying to show that people can make a turn around and be better then they are. However, with Billy I can't believe Cat is falling for him! He's tried to kill her, twice, he blackmails and threatens her a lot of the time. Yet they "understand each other." This his not a healthy relationship! I will be seriously pissed if the two end up together in the end. Frank I could stand Billy no never! Hmmm... I think the pacing was a bit off with this one--it seemed to take a good long while to get to the main climax of the story (I say "main" because Cat always gets in so many fixes). Still, the book kept my attention and examined a number of important issues. That is one thing I really appreciate about Golding's writing in these books--she doesn't flinch from dealing with the really difficult issues. She has Cat walk the line. For example, she doesn't simply allow Cat's worry for Pedro to be passed off as sisterly concern, but examines the ways in which her attempted control of him reflects a master/slave relationship.I also gained some new information about slavery in the 18th century as a result of the book being set in the West Indies, as opposed to the United States.
What do You think about Black Heart Of Jamaica (2008)?
Probably my favorite of the series, I truly love billy.
—Biebsever
AMAZING!!! I love this series soooooo much!!!
—kd7
