Explore the latest books of this year!
Bookbot

Lawrence Scott

    Lawrence Scott is an award-winning Caribbean novelist and short-story writer from Trinidad and Tobago. His work critically engages with themes central to the post-colonial novel, including magic realism, carnival, calypso, history, narrative, identity, landscape, the body, race, religion, and sexuality. Scott's distinctive authorial voice and approach have stimulated significant literary analysis. His writings have been broadcast by the BBC and his poetry anthologized internationally, reflecting his significant literary impact.

    Dangerous Freedom
    • Dangerous Freedom

      • 290 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Set in late 18th century England, the story explores the life of Dido Belle, a mixed-race girl raised in the aristocratic household of Lord Chief Justice. The narrative delves into her unique experiences and challenges within a society grappling with issues of race and class. Through Dido's perspective, the novel examines themes of identity, belonging, and the complexities of heritage, offering a poignant reflection on the intersections of race and privilege in historical context.

      Dangerous Freedom2021
      3.2