In Times Like These

by Zee Edgell

The compelling story of a woman's fight to come to terms with the ghosts of her past and to determine her own future.

Genres: Fiction

307 pages, Paperback

First published October 3, 1991

Reviews

[Shannon · Rating 2 out of 5]

I tried and tried and tried with this book. Lest I not read another book for another 5 months, I'm done trying. I really enjoyed Beka Lamb and wished it was longer. While I could clearly see similar themes emerging in this book with regards to women's empowerment and politics surrounding Belize's independence, I really wish this book was shorter. I can't put my finger on what it is about the dialogue that just really slowed down the pace. A patient reader may enjoy it, as the story line did prove to be interesting. I will try my luck with Time and the River since the plan was to read all four of her novels.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked it up at a giveaway shelf. I read it since I needed a change from the dead white guys and girls stuff. It's pretty good. I had read Beka Lamb in college and it's one of my faves. Am happy to report Edgell's still a good writer. It seems kinda like life of a Caribbean Woman as she matures. It's a nice mix of personal and political. And once it picks up it's quite good and fascinating. It's not too depressing or sad, either.

[Kathy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Badly punctuated, full of cliches, repetitions and unnecessary details, this book is a very bumpy read. It reads like an early draft that was in dire need of some editorial intervention.