In Time of Need, Shakirah Bourne
In Time of Need, Shakirah Bourne
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In Time of Need
A Collection of Short Stories

Author: Shakirah Bourne

Narrator: Levi King, Janelle Gilkes, Ayesha Gibson-Gill

Unabridged: 4 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Story Shyft

Published: 08/13/2021

Synopsis

This award-winning collection of Barbadian stories showcases the controversial and often hidden aspects of a Caribbean paradise. Love, relationships and the human condition are explored through surprisingly humorous narratives on politics in the rum shop, sex-tourism, domestic abuse and much more. Shakirah Bourne writes in a satirical and humorous style that is brilliantly realised through the voice talents of Levi King, Janelle Gilkes and Ayesha Gibson-Gill. Featuring authentic Barbadian accents, that bring the author's style of wry humour from the 'mouth of babes' to life, the audiobook is also enhanced by atmospheric sound. Special bonus story.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lyn

These are very short stories, but Shakirah Bourne manages to pull off interesting and clever outcomes. If she comes out with a novel I'll definitely be reading it.......more

Goodreads review by Kathy-Ann

This book was really something else. Loved it. Realistic yet not the typical "life in Barbados" short story collection. Enjoyable, entertaining, funny and touching.......more

Goodreads review by Kerry

I picked this up at the airport in Barbados, and was so pleased to find a book of stories by a female Barbadian writer. Especially since the stories were terrific. They were various, fast paced, surprising and rich with detail, helping me stay in Barbados just a little bit longer—even if this wasn't......more

Goodreads review by Blessing

This is a very lovely collection of short stories set in Barbados. It was also very well narrated, with sound effects that make it seem like a complete audio production, which was very nice except for a few times when the volume of the effects overshadow the narrator’s voice. I really liked that the......more

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