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Black Lightning, Paperback / softback Book

Black Lightning Paperback / softback

Part of the Caribbean Modern Classics series

Paperback / softback

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An iconic novel from a rebellious and politically active author, this story follows Jack, a sculptor and blacksmith, who idolizes the Biblical Samson as a figure of man's independence.

Deciding to carve a mahogany tribute to Samson, however, becomes a more complicated affair when Jack's wife leaves him for another man.

The end result is a sculpture of a blinded Samson leaning on a young boy for support.

As life imitates art, Jack is struck by lightning and left blind, forcing him to rely on his friends to survive.

After leading him on a journey to discover just how reliant on humanity he really is, Jack's blindness ultimately drives him to his final act of independence: his own suicide.

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