For me this was almost a 4 star book, 3.5 maybe? I enjoyed the storyline and how the author weaved between past and present. The story unfolded brilliantly. I think what threw it off for me was the magical element/superstitions. I'm not a fan and possibly i take things too literal.
Augustown tells the story of a fictional (not so fictional) innercity community in Jamaica. Ma Taffy is clairvoyant and wakes up one day knowing that an 'attaclaps' is impending. Her suspicions are confirmed when her grand nephew returns home from school crying and his dreadlocks cut off. Babylon is at it again!
This book tackles classism, religion, violence and Rastafarianism. A strong, powerful read!