Pataki full: Seven Belizean short stories

Projected in this collection of short stories by Colville Young is a first hand insight into the reality of Belizean society, its richness and humour. Each tale, unique in flavour and imbued with Young’s wit and satire, entwines lifestyles with sociocultural aspects of the period.

The skilfully crafted set of narratives suggests criticism of socioeconomic, cultural and political issues that are too often considered taboo. Vivid language and imagery and the impulsive, candid style of the stories combine to make a Pataki full of enjoyable reading.