'Til the Well Runs Dry By Lauren Francis-Sharma

Francis-Sharma, Lauren, 'Til the Well Runs Dry, New York: Henry Holt & Co., 2014.

With this debut novel, Francis-Sharma leads us to a sweeping saga of Marcia Garcia. It spans from 1940 to 1960, from the Caribbean island of Trinidad to the United States. Marcia is portrayed as smart, beautiful (she has French, Portuguese, Spanish and African blood), strong and courage’s character. Marcia marries Farouk Karam, a Hindu policeman and has four children. Farouk's parents object their relationship and for over two decades racism, secrets, and betrayal are intermingled. When Marcia leaves for New York, she faces racism against immigrants especially when her older daughter Jacqueline, gets into trouble. This is a compelling, fast-paced, richly layered story. The author describes beautifully the landscape and people of rural Trinidad. This is a story about family, love, crime, slavery, passion and mother determination to persevere among many others. There are elements of tragedy but also hope and triumph.

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