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The Harder They Come - by Michael Thelwell (Paperback) - 1 of 1

The Harder They Come - by Michael Thelwell (Paperback)

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  • Like the acclaimed film of the same title, this lyrical, lilting, densely textured novel is based on the exploits of the legendary Jamaican folk hero and reggae star Rhygin.
  • Author(s): Michael Thelwell
  • 399 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, General

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Like the acclaimed film of the same title, this lyrical, lilting, densely textured novel is based on the exploits of the legendary Jamaican folk hero and reggae star Rhygin. With passion and precision, Michael Thelwell recounts Rhygin's journey from a morally coherent rural universe to the teeming, predatory slums of Kingston, his rebellion against the poverty and corruption of postcolonial Jamaica, his blazing, simultaneous rise to the top of the charts and the Most Wanted list.



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Like the acclaimed film of the same title, this lyrical, lilting, densely textured novel is based on the exploits of the legendary Jamaican folk hero and reggae star Rhygin. With passion and precision, Michael Thelwell recounts Rhygin's journey from a morally coherent rural universe to the teeming, predatory slums of Kingston, his rebellion against the poverty and corruption of postcolonial Jamaica, his blazing, simultaneous rise to the top of the charts and the Most Wanted list.



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Like the acclaimed film of the same title, this lyrical, lilting, densely textured novel is based on the exploits of the legendary Jamaican folk hero and reggae star Rhygin.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.25 Inches (H) x 5.39 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)
Weight: .98 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 399
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: General
Publisher: Grove Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Michael Thelwell
Language: English
Street Date: January 18, 1994
TCIN: 85647923
UPC: 9780802131386
Item Number (DPCI): 247-03-1217
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.98 pounds
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Q: What is the central theme of the novel?

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  • A: The central theme centers on the exploits of Rhygin, a legendary folk hero navigating poverty and corruption in Jamaica.

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Q: Is the book based on a true story?

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  • A: Yes, the novel is based on the exploits of the infamous Jamaican folk hero, Rhygin.

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Q: What are the key settings in the novel?

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  • A: Key settings include the rural areas of Jamaica and the urban slums of Kingston, reflecting Rhygin's journey.

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