Annie John

By

Jamaica Kincaid

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Title
Annie John
Author
Jamaica Kincaid
Number of pages
160
Annie John is a coming-of-age story about a young girl growing up on the island of Antigua.
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Eliana Smith
She Dwells Founder
March 2025
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Liz P
Liz P
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Annie John was a short but powerful read, filled with little moments that lingered with me. What stood out most was the evolving relationship between Annie and her mother- its depth, tension, and raw portrayal of how family dynamics shift as you grow up and carve out your own identity. Kincaid captures the push and pull of adolescence so vividly that I found myself reflecting on my own experiences. It's a book that stays with you, not because of grand, sweeping moments but because of the quiet, deeply personal ones.