We follow Covey’s life and those of her family and friends over several decades. The book is written using a dual timeline.
At every opportunity they are in the water, swimming long distances, pushing themselves to see how far they can go. Set in the Caribbean Islands, the teenagers share a love of swimming and an obsession with the sea. Losing her mother as a child and living with a father who has a gambling problem, Covey spends her spare time with best friend Bunny. The story begins in the 1960s with the turbulent life of teenager Covey. Debut author Charmaine Wilkerson transports us across the globe and the decades in this gripping historical fiction. Is it just me or has there been an amazing wave of debut novels published this year? And here’s another one. Or will Eleanor’s revelations leave them feeling more lost than ever? Second, a traditional Caribbean black cake made from a family recipe that Eleanor hopes will heal the wounds of the past.Ĭan Byron and Benny fulfil their mother’s final request to ‘share the black cake when the time is right’? Their mother narrates a tumultuous story about a headstrong young woman who escapes her island home under suspicion of murder, a story which cuts right to the heart of the rift that’s separated Byron and Benny. So when her estranged children – Byron and Benny – reunite for her funeral in California, they discover a puzzling inheritance.įirst, a voice recording in which everything Byron and Benny ever knew about their family is upended. Before I share my book review of Black Cake, here’s the background to the story.Įleanor Bennett won’t let her own death get in the way of the truth. So we’re on quite a journey as we follow this historical fiction tale. But the story also take us to California USA and briefly to the UK. Where Are We Touring To?īlack Cake is based in the Caribbean Islands.
So instead here’s my thoughts and a book review of Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson. I was too busy chatting and joining in the debate so I forgot to take any notes. I had an enjoyable evening with The Ridge Readers discussing our April book read.
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