Song of Night

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Summary: Song of Night - Insightful!
Review: Cyan (also known as Night) grew up in a small seaside village on the island of Barbados with her father, mother and sister. At a very early stage in her life, she is faced with some very unsettling events that re-arranges the family structure and in the process, Cyan is forced to make decisions and deal with issues seemingly far beyond her years. Her character becomes strong-willed and very independent in her thinking and actions. The book is set in Barbados, and has a unique Caribbean flavor - the story is fascinating, that seems to unmistakably transcends the people, culture and politics of the island. It's a cleverly written story that to me reflects the circle of life, decisions and resulting consequences. Song of Night captures this and more! Another excellent read by Glenville Lovell!

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Summary: Just as gripping as Fire in the Canes
Review: I enjoyed Song of Night because it really took me away to a place of warmth and beauty (Barbados). The characters were real and endearing, especially the main character, Cyan, who's free spirit takes her to situations bigger than the island she inhabits. I loved the romance between her and her lover Breeze, the friction and the tenderness. The graphic scenery descriptions place you in the midst of Barbados, getting to know the people behind the people who walk the streets and stand in front of the local shops. The book also reveals the darker side of life and the distance between the haves and the have nots. I would reccomend the book to anyone who wants to be captivated and taken for a ride to a place where you'll meet real people in real situations.

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Summary: Excellant!!!!!
Review: I loved Song of Night. I could not put the book down once I got into it. It was the kind of book that put me in the story and in the lives of everyone in it. I could not put it down until I finished it. After reading that book I cannot wait to visit Barbados.

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Summary: Excellant!!!!!
Review: I loved Song of Night. I could not put the book down once I got into it. It was the kind of book that put me in the story and in the lives of everyone in it. I could not put it down until I finished it. After reading that book I cannot wait to visit Barbados.

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Summary: CARRIBEAN STORYTELLING AT IT'S BEST
Review: I PURCHASED THIS BOOK AND ADDED IT TO MY GREAT COLLECTION OF NOVELS BY BLACK AUTHORS.WHEN I OPENED THE PAGES I COULD NOT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN.I LOVE THIS STORY,IMIDIATELY I MOVED MYSELF INTO THAT VILLAGE I LIVED THERE FOR THREE DAYS WHILE I READ THIS STORY.
CYAN(A FIREHOUSE OF PASSION)OF COURSE WAS MY FAVOURITE CHARACTER.I IDENTIFIED SO MUCH WITH HER,I FELT HER PAIN AND HER PASSION FOR LIFE.I CRIED AND I WAS ALSO FILL WITH LAUGHTER,SHE WAS SO STRONG AND YET SO VULNERABLE.ALL OF THE CHARACTERS WERE SO REALISTIC .
MR LOVELL SHOWS US A SIDE OF BARBADOS THAT WE ALL NEED TO TAKE A MORE SERIOUS LOOK INTO .THIS BOOK SHOULD BE ON THE SHELF OF EVERY PUBLIC SERVANT IN BARBADOS MOST OF ALL THE PRIME MINISTER.
THANK YOU GLENVILLE LOVELL KEEP TELLING YOUR STORIES WE NEED TO HEAR MORE.

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Summary: Sassy Cyan
Review: Mr. Lovell brings out the real life of a young girl growing up in beautiful Barbados. I felt as thought I knew Cyan personally, she was sassy and real during all of her traumatic adventures. All of the characters were phenomenal. This book made me a laugh and it made me cry. Mr. Lovell also did an excellent job in presenting the facts about Barbados and its problems. I'm waiting for a sequel.

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Summary: Memorable characters, vivid language!
Review: There are very few authors who can create characters who live with you long after you have read the last page. Glenville is one of them.
Song of Night left me gazing out my window searching for even the faintest flicker of fireflies.
I highly recommend this book.