Wide Sargasso Sea

I don't really know what to make of this novel, it certainly wasn't what I expected. The novel is extremely disjointed and there isn't much character development. The motivations of the characters aren't explained very well and I don't know whether if I gave it a re-read and took some more time to consider it, I would comprehend the novels structure and content better. I liked the exploration of Jamaican culture and race in the 1830s. I also liked the exploration of madness and the potential hereditary link of mental illness in the Antionettes. I was fascinated by the exploration of religion and voodoo within this novel. However this story has left me rather conflicted and puzzled. I had to re-read many passages to understand which character voice was coming through. The novel doesn't overtly present itself and as a reader, a lot of reflective musing is required to get the most out of this small but deeply layered story. Unfortunately only a 3 star / 3.5 star read!