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Reviewed by Kristie Ingerto for Readers' Favorite
“Daughter of the Caribbean,” a novel by Norma Jennings, is the sharing of Olivia’s emotions and a portrayal of her life in Jamaica. Olivia and her mother, Ms Birdie, return to Jamaica for the funeral services of Ms Birdie’s friend, Ms Jenny. After the service they go to Olivia’s grandmother’s estate and Olivia is left in the care of her grandmother, Sedith, with no goodbye from her mother. Although she is devastated at first, Olivia settles into a new life at the estate and gradually bonds with her older half-sister who lives with Sedith. Olivia explores and learns about her roots and her family relationships and discovers who she is as an individual.
This is a well-written book that explores family and life so deeply. It also discusses the choices people make and how they have become who they are today. The culture comes alive and so does Sedith’s estate, Twickenham. I was immediately drawn into Olivia’s world and the various dynamics going on around her while she explores her heritage and family relationships. Olivia’s family is filled with so many different cultures interwoven together and I found the stories about how different people met fascinating. I loved the cultural aspect of the book and the Jamaican setting. Overall, this is a touching story highlighting family, family relationships and the choices and bonds that draw individuals to each other.
