The Dead Yard: A Story of Modern Jamaica, Paperback

Contributor(s):

• Author: Ian Thomson

Named the Dolman Travel Book of the Year, The Dead Yard paints an unforgettable portrait of modern Jamaica. Since independence, Jamaica has gradually become associated with twin images--a resort-style travel Eden for foreigners and a new kind of hell for Jamaicans, a society where gangs control the areas where most Jamaicans live and drug lords like Christopher Coke rule elites and the poor alike.

Ian Thomson's brave book explores a country of lost promise, where America's hunger for drugs fuels a dependent economy and shadowy politics. The lauded birthplace of reggae and Bob Marley, Jamaica is now sunk in corruption and hopelessness. A synthesis of vital history and unflinching reportage, The Dead Yard is a fascinating account of a beautiful, treacherous country (Irish Times).

• Publishers Weekly - 02/28/2011
• Kirkus Reviews - 03/01/2011
• Booklist / Best Of The Best/Highly Recommended - pg. 18 - 03/15/2011
• Booklist / Exceptional Presentation - pg. 18 - 03/15/2011
• Booklist / Book Of Special Distinction - pg. 18 - 03/15/2011
• Booklist / Top 15 Book Of The Year - pg. 18 - 03/15/2011
• Booklist / Highly Recommended - pg. 18 - 03/15/2011
• Library Journal / Best Of The Best/Highly Recommended - pg. 100 - 04/01/2011
• Library Journal / Exceptional Presentation - pg. 100 - 04/01/2011
• Library Journal / Book Of Special Distinction - pg. 100 - 04/01/2011
• Library Journal / Top 15 Book Of The Year - pg. 100 - 04/01/2011
• Library Journal / Highly Recommended - pg. 100 - 04/01/2011
• New York Times Book Review - pg. 21 - 06/05/2011
• Reference and Research Bk News - pg. 56 - 06/01/2011