Soul Tourist
Soul Tourist by Bernardine Evaristo, published by National Geographic Books on July 25, 2006, is a work of fiction that explores themes of identity and connection. The narrative follows Stanley Williams, a thirty-something banker grappling with the loss of his Jamaican father and questioning the monotony of his life. Alongside him is Jessie O’Donnell, a barmaid and former performer eager to escape her routine. Together, they embark on a journey across Europe, encountering historical figures and forgotten heroes along the way.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of experiences as Stanley and Jessie navigate their odyssey, intertwining their personal quests with the legacies of notable figures from history. The novel delves into the complexities of love and belonging, presenting a narrative that is both engaging and thought-provoking. With its 240 pages, this edition invites readers to reflect on the intersections of past and present, as well as the search for meaning in an ever-evolving world.
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FROM THE BOOKER PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR OF GIRL, WOMAN, OTHER
‘Evaristo possesses enough ball-busting originality to create whole novels for each of the historical characters she resurrects . . . [she creates] funky yarns so tantalising you want to devour them’ Guardian
Meet Stanley Williams: Single, in his thirties, grieving the death of his Jamaican father and wondering if there is more to life than his nine-to-five banking job in a sky-high glass menagerie.
Enter Jessie O’Donnell: barmaid, former singer-cum-comedienne, and desperate to get into her rusty old Lady Niva and hit the freeway across Europe.
The unlikely pair begin an electrifying odyssey that weaves in and out of history, colliding with the forgotten heroes of Europe’s past. Shakespeare’s mysterious ‘Dark Lady of the Sonnet’s, Pushkin and his Ethiopian great-grandfather and the mixed-race Allessandro de’ Medici of Florence are all ready to have their voices heard, and Stanley and Jessie do what they can to hang on for the ride . . .
‘A bouncy. . . touching novel about the search for love and belonging’ The Times
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