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James and Cora Bevan, a marriage on the brink, head for a tropical escape in Jamaica, thinking the change of scenery might mend their strained relationship. Instead, the idyllic setting turns grim as they descend into the city's harsh underbelly. In the slums of Kingston, James is forced into life‑or‑death situations that test his limits, while Cora’s path leads her into a new, destructive relationship. Their vacation, originally meant to be a fresh start, spirals into a psychological and physical odyssey. The story explores themes of marital breakdown, survival, and the corrosive influence of a new love, set against the stark reality of Jamaican slum life.
First publish date: May 2007
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: David Goodis
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