Is Mark Conklin (the author of Banana Shout) still living in Negril?
If so, does he still run Banana Shout?
Is Mark Conklin (the author of Banana Shout) still living in Negril?
If so, does he still run Banana Shout?
He passed away a short time ago.
I'm sorry to hear that (thanks for the response).
I'm just now reading the book.
last I heard a gentleman named Milo had purchased the property.
Yes, Milo owns Banana Shout and was there the first time we stayed in 2008. He and Marianne are wonderful people and great hosts... an amazing place to stay.
Banana Shout is a great place to stay, and you couldnt ask for better hosts than Milo
and Marianne
Heavy Higher (rasta from the book) is still alive, and visits the property on occasion.
Has anyone read the novel "Banana Shout"?
I'm about half way through it.
While it may be fiction there doesn't seem to be any doubt that Nick is most likely Rick of "Rick's Cafe".
Does anyone know how accurate a portrayal that is?
Conklin really rips him one in the book.
That rug really tied the room together.
One other "Banana Shout" question (please and thank you) for the informed:
Is Alfred in the beginning of the story the same as the Alfred's now on the beach?
I havent' read it.. but want to..its on my list...
Jamaica Bound!
Banana Shout is a piece of fiction, based on the author's actual experiences in the early days of Negril.
I'm sure some characters coincide with real people but most novelists writing "historical" fiction change names and make composite characters. I'm sure that is what the author here did.
So just enjoy the book for what it is...if you personally know some folks and the character rings true,that's always "interesting" but to try to figure out who is who might diminish the actual story for you! Enjoy.