The Housing Lark
Author: Selvon, Sam
ISBN: 9780241441329
Publisher: Penguin UK
Year first published: 06 Aug 2020
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback / softback
A poignant and funny novel about West Indian immigrants in 1960s London, from the author of The Lonely Londoners
Set in London in 1965, The Housing Lark follows a group of West Indian friends as they attempt to buy a house together in the city they now call home, while also navigating racist attitudes, sexual politics, exploitative landlords and brushes with the law. Written with Selvon's characteristic exuberance and humour, this is a vivid and moving depiction of the migrant experience, peopled by a compelling cast of schemers, dreamers and hustlers.
ISBN: 9780241441329
Publisher: Penguin UK
Year first published: 06 Aug 2020
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback / softback
A poignant and funny novel about West Indian immigrants in 1960s London, from the author of The Lonely Londoners
Set in London in 1965, The Housing Lark follows a group of West Indian friends as they attempt to buy a house together in the city they now call home, while also navigating racist attitudes, sexual politics, exploitative landlords and brushes with the law. Written with Selvon's characteristic exuberance and humour, this is a vivid and moving depiction of the migrant experience, peopled by a compelling cast of schemers, dreamers and hustlers.
