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Historical Fiction· United Kingdom

Small Island

by Andrea Levy
Aggregate Editorial Score74/100
★Costa Book Award
Published 2004448 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Andrea Levy's Small Island (2004) stands as one of the most significant works of historical fiction of its era. Two Jamaican migrants—Hortense and her husband Gilbert—arrive in postwar London and are forced to share a house with the English landlady Queenie. Levy's Costa and Orange Prize winner is a compassionate, comic, and moving portrait of the Windrush generation. Themes of Windrush, immigration, racism run through the work. The book has received recognition from Costa Book Award 2004.

Book Details

AuthorAndrea Levy
Published2004
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages448
Category🗺️ Historical Fiction
ISBN9780312427375
Editorial Score74/100
About the Category

🗺️ Historical Fiction

Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

This book is part of United Kingdom's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Costa Book Award
winner · national
200462
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About the Author
Andrea Levy
United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Small Island about?

Two Jamaican migrants—Hortense and her husband Gilbert—arrive in postwar London and are forced to share a house with the English landlady Queenie. Levy's Costa and Orange Prize winner is a compassionate, comic, and moving portrait of the Windrush generation.

Who wrote Small Island?

Small Island was written by Andrea Levy, from United Kingdom. First published in 2004.

What awards has Small Island won?

Small Island has received the following awards and honours: Costa Book Award 2004.

Is Small Island worth reading?

Small Island is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 62/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in Windrush, immigration, racism.

Where can I buy Small Island?

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What category is Small Island?

Small Island is classified as Historical Fiction. Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

What country is Small Island from?

Small Island originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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