Beautiful, tragic - a writer's guide, the letters between the young Naipaul, leaving his agricultural-plantation colony for Oxford, and his beloved father, who would work his whole life as a journalist aspiring to be a novelist. It follows VS Naipaul's departure through the acceptance of "Miguel Street" for publication. Will re-read.

This is a great book. If you are an immigrant in a new country, especially from the Caribbean. You will connect with V.S Naipaul and his experiences during his time at Oxford.