There is also the language, the tone, and the sound of the characters that drop the reader into the Jamaican setting. The reader sees the dislike between the different orders, the prejudices that live there because they may have some of the same beliefs, but their practices are different. So it was interesting to see the politics come alive in the narrative. However, the strain between the Obeah and the Alumbrar witches mirrors the two-party system and the existing constitutional monarchy.
It was beautiful to see the illusion that different orders mirror the different groups of people in Jamaican. Smart embeds her culture in the story from the scene structure to the language and the political setup. The reader sees Smart’s love and respect for her culture in the narrative because it bleeds into every aspect of the story. Smart delves into the roots of her culture to build up the magic that lies there and give depth to her narrative. Witches Steeped in Gold offers readers a unique fantasy. Witches Steeped in Gold is a Jamaican-inspired fantasy that impresses the reader with compelling characterization and narrative.
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