REVIEWS – Author Barrington Wright

"It is the story of an abandoned country boy who loses his mind in the search for his mother. This book should be a movie."

An Important Contribution to the Story of Jamaica "I was captivated and learned so much about the Rastafarian religion — its origins, its history, and its cultural roots. The author demonstrates deep knowledge of Jamaican culture and Creole language. I enjoyed this book so much that I finished it in just two days.

"Vivid, Vital, and Moving." Asleep in Coronation Market uses rich sensory detail to draw readers into a humble Jamaican community in the mid-20th century. You hear the voices, witness daily life, and feel the land beneath your feet. Through unforgettable characters and their struggles against financial hardship, the novel reveals resilience, humanity, and hope. Take this journey.

"A Story That Speaks to All of Us."

"Lovely descriptions - inspiring and insightful."

"A Richly Detailed Story." This is a meticulously researched journey through a bygone era in Jamaica. Like people everywhere, the characters in Asleep in Coronation Market strive for a better life. We may not always agree with their choices, but we root for them through every hardship and ultimately share in their triumph as they find their place in the sun.

Readers' Review

“It is the story of an abandoned country boy who loses his mind in the search for his mother. This book should be a movie.”

- Samuel Wilson, MD

An Important Contribution to the Story of Jamaica

“I was captivated and learned so much about the Rastafarian religion — its origins, its history, and its cultural roots. The author demonstrates deep knowledge of Jamaican culture and Creole language. I enjoyed this book so much that I finished it in just two days.

- Shark

Vivid, Vital, and Moving.

“Asleep in Coronation Market uses rich sensory detail to draw readers into a humble Jamaican community in the mid-20th century. You hear the voices, witness daily life, and feel the land beneath your feet. Through unforgettable characters and their struggles against financial hardship, the novel reveals resilience, humanity, and hope. Take this journey.”

- Karen Leahy, author of The Summer of Yes

“A Story That Speaks to All of Us.”

- John R. Howard

“Lovely descriptions – inspiring and insightful.”

- ND

A Richly Detailed Story.

“This is a meticulously researched journey through a bygone era in Jamaica. Like people everywhere, the characters in Asleep in Coronation Market strive for a better life. We may not always agree with their choices, but we root for them through every hardship and ultimately share in their triumph as they find their place in the sun.”