Product Description

The Painted Canoe is the story of a poor, ugly Jamaican fisherman who falls asleep one night on a fishing trip and wakes up to find his small craft surrounded by the empty horizon with no land in sight. What follows is a heartfelt story of his fight for survival against the sea. In this first novel by outstanding Jamaican novelist, Anthony C. Winkler, fate is pitted against fate, irrationality against rationality - all amidst hilarious displays of eccentricity - as Zachariah determinedly battles against the odds for survival.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #399588 in Books
• Published on: 2006-07-31
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 328 pages

Review
"This is one of those rare novels that announces its presence with such modest grace that the size of its ambition and accomplishments steals gently into the consciousness." --Michael Thelwell, Washington Post Book World

About the Author
Anthony C. Winkler was born in Jamaica, and was educated in Jamaica and America. His first novel, The Painted Canoe, was published in Jamaica in 1984. The Lunatic followed in 1987, and Winkler also wrote the screenplay for a highly successful film of this novel. Other works include The Great Yacht Race (1992), Going Home to Teach (1995) and The Duppy (1997). In 1999 his original screenplay The Annihilation of Fish, was filmed in Los Angeles. Starring opposite James Earl Jones with Margot Kidder, Lynn Redgrave won Palm Beach Best Actress for her role as Poinsettia. He resides with his wife, Cathy, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Customer Reviews

A "top ten of all time" book
This is the story of Zachariah, a deformed Jamaican fisherman, whose dogged courage and character amaze, enchant, and ultimately enrich the reader. The story is a gripping sea story, leaving "The Old Man and the Sea" awash in its quiet wake. Often hilarious, this book is for those who most appreciate tales of human resiliance.