Onde Crescem Limas Não Nascem Laranjas (2009) - Plot & Excerpts
This book was another one of my Read Around the World selections. It is set in Trinidad Tobago and tells the story of a young woman who is alone except for her aunt, cousins and evil uncle. As Celia grows up it seems that bad luck follows her like a shadow. But how much of the bad luck is caused by Celia herself? Sometimes I wanted to just shake this character and say, " Wake Up, these people are using you!" A short but engaging book, I found myself musing over Celia and wondering if she ever learned to take care of herself. Lime Tree Can't Bear Orange takes place in Trinidad. The story follows a young woman as she comes of age. After she is assaulted by her step-father, she flees her home and embarks on a tumultuous journey. She engages in cliche love affair with her new boss (father of the household she nannies for), and becomes pregnant. Overall, I found the book very enjoyable, although somewhat predictable (the author lays clues throughout the story) and cliche up until the end. Even though I had guessed one of the surprise revelations, I was still thrown by the ending. It was one of the rare occasions for me, where the surprise ending actually made me feel like I enjoyed the book more (usually they annoy me and make me like a book less). Absolutely worth a read. Also, was fun reading a story that took place in Trinidad, getting a tiny taste of the culture (as I have never read a story based there before).
What do You think about Onde Crescem Limas Não Nascem Laranjas (2009)?
This was a pretty good book, but I probably wouldn't recommend it to a friend.
—bayougirl
Goodreads needs a half star rating system...I felt this book was a 3 1/2!
—Tdangxp
Lovely descriptions but predictable story.
—tlf0829
