A High Wind in Jamaica by Richard Hughes
The Innocent Voyage
This novel tells the story of a group of children who are accidentally kidnapped by pirates in the Caribbean after a hurricane destroys their home. The children adapt to life on the sea and form a unique bond with the pirates, causing them to question societal norms and morality. The book explores themes of childhood innocence, the loss of innocence, and the blurred lines between civilization and savagery.
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- Published
- 1929
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 280-300
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - Orkan Na Jamajce
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This book is on the following 7 lists:
- 68th on In Which These Are the 100 Greatest Novels (ThisRecording.com)
- 71st on The Modern Library | 100 Best Novels (Modern Library)
- 1166th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List (1,000 Books to Read Before You Die(Book))
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 501 Must-Read Books (LibraryThing)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)