BOOKS FROM SURINAMEThe Cost of Sugar
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Female author
Description:
The Cost of Sugar is an intriguing history of those rabid times in Dutch Surinam between 1765-1779 when sugar was king.Told through the eyes of two Jewish step sisters, Eliza and Sarith, descendants of the settlers of 'New Jerusalem of the River' know today as Jodensvanne. The Cost of Sugar is a frank expose of the tragic toll on the lives of colonists and slaves alike.
Reviews:
(6 months ago) |
14 Apr, 2025
Although I only give 3 out of 5 stars, this book should not be overlooked.
The writing style and translation are clunky, which make it difficult to delve into and it reads like a telenovela of neverending, self-perpetuated drama.
However, the author's attention to historical accuracy make this a worthwhile addition to the read around the world challenge and an important narrative of the tragic backstory of Suriname.
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