First published 2020
It's Notting Hill Carnival weekend, and the streets are alive with music, dancing, and celebration. Candice Carty-Williams introduces us to a cast of unforgettable characters navigating the crowds, from a young woman searching for her missing friend to a group of friends determined to make the most of the festivities. As the day unfolds, they must confront personal struggles, family tensions, and the social divides that simmer beneath the party atmosphere. Carty-Williams weaves a poignant and powerful story about community, identity, and the power of coming together.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, contemporary, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
Setting: Notting Hill
Period: 2020s
102 pages · Paperback · Trapeze