A House For Mr Biswas jerome by Doris Gordon

by Doris Gordon

goes to live with her aunt and her family - at the brooding Jamaica Inn

With 8 colour plates and 23 black and white sketches

But inside the book is in good readable condition

Don't get hung up on those details

A House For Mr Biswas jerome by Doris Gordonby V S Naipaul Published in 1961 and set in Trinidad, this is the classic tale of a poor Hindu, Mr Biswas, and his lifelong pursuit of a house and independence from his wealthy in laws. It has been named on many best novel, must read, modern classic type lists and it's not hard to see why. Put aside the talk of lofty themes independence, colonisation, etc and what you have is a great story, brilliantly told. Penguin paperback edition in good condition.